See How ReferralMS Connects
Schools & Providers
Walk through the system from every perspective — schools, providers, and students. See how ReferralMS gives everyone real-time visibility of every student in alternative provision.
Transparency Insight
Both schools and providers see the same live data — attendance, placements, and progress — building confidence from day one.
Your Dashboard — Complete Visibility
The moment you log in, you see every student placed with alternative provision at a glance. No more chasing emails or phone calls — every placement, every attendance mark, every concern is right here.
Why Schools Choose ReferralMS
When a school places a student in alternative provision, they\'re still responsible for that student. ReferralMS ensures you never lose sight of them.
Total Visibility
See attendance, concerns, and progress in real time — not just when the AP decides to tell you.
Ofsted Confidence
All 10 areas of the AP inspection framework are covered. Self-assessment dashboard shows exactly where you stand.
Early Warning System
Automatic alerts for missed sessions, DBS expiry, overdue reviews, and safeguarding patterns. Know before it becomes a problem.
Audit-Ready Records
Every action is logged and timestamped. Digital signatures on reports. Full audit trail for governors and inspectors.
Outcome Tracking
Track reintegration readiness, qualification achievements, and Year 11 destinations. Prove the AP investment is working.
Parent Engagement
Parents stay involved through the secure portal — seeing attendance, learning tasks, and homework. Home learning suggestions bridge the gap between AP and home.
How ReferralMS Builds Trust Between Schools & Providers
Great alternative provision depends on strong partnerships. ReferralMS gives both schools and providers shared visibility — so everyone stays aligned around what matters most: the students.
Daily Attendance — Shared in Real Time
Providers mark attendance every morning using DfE-compliant codes. Schools see it instantly — no more chasing updates or waiting for weekly emails.
Safeguarding — Visible to Everyone
DBS check status, risk assessments, and safeguarding concerns are tracked in one place. Both schools and providers can demonstrate compliance confidently.
Progress — Evidence-Based
Termly reports with RAG-rated targets, tutor comments, and qualification tracking. Providers can showcase their impact and schools can share verified outcomes.
Invoicing — Backed by Data
Invoices are auto-generated from actual attendance records. Transparent billing means fewer queries, faster payment, and stronger working relationships.
Reviews — Scheduled & Tracked
Placement reviews are scheduled automatically with reminders for both sides. Reintegration readiness assessments help plan the student's next steps together.
Parent Engagement — Keeping Families Connected
Parents access a secure portal showing attendance, progress, and home learning tasks. Providers set learning suggestions and homework — strengthening the home-school-AP triangle.
Ready to Transform How You Work Together?
Join schools and providers across the country who are using ReferralMS to give every student in alternative provision the support they deserve — with the transparency to prove it.
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