Use Case: SMS for Education
Improving School Communication
Use Case Scenario: A Connected Community in a Secondary School
This use case shows how a secondary school used BestSMS's platform to build a more connected, secure, and efficient communication system for its school community.
The Challenge
Overcoming Communication Barriers
A large secondary school, with a diverse and busy community of students, parents, and staff, finds it challenging to disseminate important information in a timely and effective manner. Traditional communication methods like email newsletters are often overlooked, leading to missed deadlines, low event attendance, and a disconnect between the school and its community.
The Solution
A Strategic SMS Communication Strategy
By implementing BestSMS's platform, the school deployed an SMS communication strategy that gets critical information to its audience instantly and reliably.
The Process
A Blueprint for Enhanced School Communication
Step 1: Simple and Secure Onboarding
During the enrolment process, parents and staff are given a simple, secure way to opt in for SMS notifications, keeping the school compliant with privacy regulations while building its communication network.
Step 2: Instantaneous Emergency and Safety Alerts
In the event of a campus-wide emergency, such as a security alert or an unexpected closure due to extreme weather, the school can send a bulk SMS to all parents and staff instantly.
Step 3: Automated Absentee and Attendance Notifications
The school can automate the process of notifying parents about student absences, improving student safety and streamlining attendance management for administrative staff.
Step 4: Engaging Event and Meeting Reminders
The school can boost attendance at important events like parent-teacher conferences, sports carnivals, and P&C meetings by sending timely SMS reminders to parents.
Step 5: Streamlined Staff and Faculty Coordination
The school administration can use SMS for rapid and effective internal communication, instantly notifying teachers and staff about important updates, meeting schedules, and other administrative matters.
The Outcome
A More Connected and Efficient School
BestSMS's platform improves the school's communication. The school community is safer and better informed, thanks to instant emergency alerts, and parent engagement increases. The administrative team also spends less time on manual communication tasks, freeing up time for other work.
Pricing Plans
Competitive SMS Pricing
Starter
For Small Size Business
- Welcome Credits (Free 25 Messages)Included
- PrepaidIncluded
- Email SMSIncluded
- Web SMSIncluded
- SMS APIIncluded
- Australian Long CodesNot included
Business
For Medium Size Business
- Welcome Credits (Free 25 Messages)Included
- PrepaidIncluded
- Email SMSIncluded
- Web SMSIncluded
- SMS APIIncluded
- Australian Long CodesIncluded
Enterprise
For Large Size Business
- Welcome Credits (P.O.A.)Included
- PrepaidIncluded
- Email SMSIncluded
- Web SMSIncluded
- SMS APIIncluded
- Australian Long CodesIncluded
Pricing is in Australian Dollars (AUD)