Module · Communication
Every message, on the right channel, on the record
Send announcements and messages to classes, parents, staff and applicants by WhatsApp, email, SMS or in-app chat, and keep the history against the person it concerns.
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Parent group message
Sample data
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- Role-based views
- Live data
- Works on mobile
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Capabilities
Reach the right people without ten different tools
Announcements
Publish notices to a campus, programme, class or role, and show them in the portals and the Elvis Connect apps.
Elvis Connect
Messages to classes and parents
Write once and send to a class, a year group or a chosen list of guardians.
Chat
Let staff, students and parents talk inside the platform, with the right permissions for each.
WhatsApp Business
Reach families on the channel many already use, with messages logged to the record.
Integrations
Email and SMS
Send email and SMS for reminders, receipts and urgent notices.
History on the record
See who was told what, when and on which channel, for a student, guardian or lead.
Channels
Reach people on the channel they actually read
A fee reminder that goes unread is a reminder that was never sent. Guardians can choose how they hear from you, and you can fall back to another channel.
- WhatsApp Business, email, SMS, in-app chat and telephony.
- Guardian preferences recorded per person.
- Templates for common messages, in the languages you use.
- Permissions on who can message whom.
Channels
Sample data
WhatsApp Business
Email
SMS
In-app chat
Telephony
Announcements
Push notifications
Message log
A message log you can search
When a parent says they were never told, you should be able to check in seconds. Every message is logged to the record with its channel and status.
- Delivery status for each message and channel.
- Failed messages flagged for retry on another channel.
- Automated messages for fees, absences and timetable changes.
- Enquiry conversations from the chatbot join the admissions history.
Message log
Sample data
- Fee reminder, class group Sent by WhatsApp and email Delivered
- Timetable change, year group Sent to parents and staff Sent
- Absence notice Awaiting guardian reply Pending
- Event invitation SMS failed, retry on email Retry
How it works
From audience to delivery report
01
Choose the audience
Pick a campus, programme, class, batch or role, or build a list from the record.
02
Write or use a template
Start from a saved template and adjust the message for the situation.
03
Choose channels
Send through one channel or several, respecting each person's preferences.
04
Track and reply
See delivery, handle replies and keep the conversation on the record.
Related modules and pages
Elvis Connect mobile apps
Announcements, chat and push notices reach the apps.
Feedback and surveys
Survey invitations and reminders go out on these channels.
Transport
Route changes reach the families affected.
Admissions and CRM
Enquiry messages join the lead history.
Fees and finance
Fee reminders and receipts go out from finance.
Communication integrations
WhatsApp Business, email, SMS and telephony.
AI chatbot for enquiries
Answers enquiries on your website and messaging channels.
Elvis U
Ask Elvis U to draft a message, then review it before it is sent.
Improve retention and outcomes
Timely messages keep students on track.
FAQ
Communication questions
Which channels can we use?
WhatsApp Business, email, SMS, in-app chat and telephony, plus announcements in the portals and apps.
Can guardians opt out of a channel?
Yes. Communication preferences are recorded per person and respected when messages are sent.
Are messages logged?
Yes. Messages and their status are logged to the student, guardian or lead record.
Can we send messages in more than one language?
Templates can be prepared in the languages your institution uses. [CONFIRM LANGUAGE LIST]
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