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Firm Foundation: ALDAS

ALDAS (Adult Learner Data Analysis System) is a powerful tool designed to import data from spreadsheets or management information systems via an API and transform it into figures, statistics, and detailed reports.

As a white-labelled solution, ALDAS can be branded, configured, and customised for any organisation requiring in-depth learner or student analysis.

Having been in continuous operation since 2004, ALDAS has proven its reliability through numerous Ofsted inspections and management reviews.

Efficient Data Management

  • Handles millions of enrolments through a fast and user-friendly interface.
  • Comprehensive Top-Level Reports provide a wide range of key statistics.
ALDAS Enrolments screenshot
The system handles millions of enrolments in a simple and fast interface
ALDAS Report Screenshot
The Top Level Report covers a wide range of statistics

Simple Yet Powerful Analysis

ALDAS takes a document-based approach to managing vast amounts of data, allowing users to focus only on the information relevant to their needs.

  • Instant Report Generation:
    The system automatically processes data, so reports are ready at the push of a button.
  • Advanced Data Processing:
    ALDAS manages pivoting, grouping, and aggregation to generate reports tailored to any educational environment.
  • Overnight Processing:
    Key reports are pre-generated overnight, ensuring instant access without waiting for lengthy recalculations—even when handling tens of thousands of enrolments.

Data-Driven Insights

ALDAS enables managers to compare statistics across different demographics, providing valuable insights into trends and performance.

  • Customisable Reporting:
    Reports can be generated for specific geographical areas, ethnic groups, or socio-economic backgrounds.
  • Detailed Comparative Analysis:
    For example, a rurality report allows managers to track trends across rural, semi-rural, semi-urban, and urban areas, highlighting how location impacts adult learning provision.
  • Flexible Output Options:
    ALDAS includes a custom report builder, producing PDFs or Excel files for easy sharing and further analysis.
Report creator screenshot
ALDAS includes a custom report builder producing pdfs or Excel files

Trusted by Leading Organisations

By eliminating risk and complexity from report generation, ALDAS has been successfully implemented by a range of organisations, including:

  • Cheshire West & Chester Council
  • Cheshire East Council
  • Wigan Borough Council
  • Coventry City Council

With its proven track record, ALDAS continues to be a trusted and essential tool for organisations seeking reliable learner data analysis and reporting.

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