FAQ

Q Why do we need a website?

A website is a valuable information resource for your school. It allows you to share information with parents, pupils, teachers and governors in one central location. This can include, letters to parents, school policies, homework, calendar information, contact information, newsletters, prospectus, reports etc

Q I can build my own website for nothing. Why should I pay for one?

It is relatively easy to build a website, but a lot harder to build a good one. Our websites are professionally designed to government standards, using beautifully designed illustrations, and offer a number of accessibility features that are now a legal requirement.

Q One of our parents, teachers or governors is an IT expert. Surely they can do it?

A recent survey of school websites showed that only 2 in every 100 sites complies with current legislation. This is because many school websites are designed by either parents, teachers or governors who are not aware of the requirements. This could potentially result in a claim being issued against schools under the Disability Discrimination Act, and should such a claim be successful, compensation is unlimited.

Q How much will it cost?

This depends on your requirements, but an average site costs around £650. Our three main competitors charge between £1000 and £1500 for a similar site.

Q Why are your charges a lot less than everyone elses?

We are a small family run business and as such our overheads are considerably lower than our competitors. We believe in passing this saving on to your school.

Q You usually get what you pay for. Does this mean that your sites are not as good as school sites built by other companies?

We guarantee that our sites are as good as or better than all competitor sites.

Q How can I get my money back?

We also offer the opportunity for schools to claim all of the money back from their website by using our referral scheme. We pay a referral fee of £50 to your school for every referral that results in an order.

Q Why should we choose A Plus

Put simply, because of the price, the quality and the service. The following table shows comparisons with our offerings and other companies:

Q How long will my website take to build?

We normally complete a website within 10 days of receiving all of the information we need from your school. The build process includes:

• Discussing your requirements for the design and the structure of the site
• Producing and agreeing the design
• Producing the site without the content
• Populating the site with information

Q What information do you need from the school?

The information we need depends upon your requirements, but regular requirements include electronic copies of the following:

• School Prospectus
• Pictures of the School
• Pictures of the Staff
• Calendar Information
• Newsletters
• School Policies
• School Letters

Q Can I update my own website, or do you have to do it?

You are free to update your site using a simple to use application, but we recommend our simple outsourcing solution which is economical in terms of both time and price. Advantages include:

• All uploaded picture are optimised and tagged for the web site.
• Documents are converted to pdf format before uploading to your site, ensuring faster download times and better access for users.
• More time for your staff to concentrate on your school.
• Guaranteed to be uploaded to your site within 24 hours (usually within 2 hours)