Secure bespoke websites built for schools

The digital platform for the modern school.

The Problem

Traditional school websites are no longer fit for purpose.

Fragmented Communications

Important information is often spread across websites, email, newsletters, apps and other channels, making it harder for families and staff to know where to look.

Multiple disconnected systems

Schools often rely on separate platforms for content, communication and administration, creating duplication and an inconsistent experience.

Heavy reliance on technical staff

Routine website updates should not require a developer or dedicated webmaster. Staff need the confidence to publish and manage content independently.

Security and compliance concerns

Websites require ongoing updates, monitoring and maintenance to stay secure, current and aligned with changing digital requirements.

Poor mobile experiences

Busy families increasingly access school information on their mobile devices, yet many school websites still deliver a compromised mobile experience.

Growing parental expectations

Parents expect clear, timely information and simple digital experiences that work seamlessly whenever and wherever they need them.

Introducing EDu.cms

About EDU.CMS

A tailored Content Management System and Website-as-a-Service solution developed specifically for schools, backed by more than twenty years of education, communications, and digital experience.

Platform Features

One platform. Built around how schools operate.

Content & Communications

Keep your school community informed with simple tools for managing website content, publishing news and creating newsletters. EDU.CMS gives communications and administrative teams the confidence to keep information current, consistent and accessible without relying on technical support.

  • Website management
  • News publishing
  • Newsletter creation

School Administration

Make everyday interactions easier for staff and families with integrated tools designed around common school processes. Manage parent-teacher bookings, forms, approvals, digital signatures, calendars and parent communications through a connected platform.

  • Parent-teacher bookings
  • Forms and approvals
  • Digital signatures
  • Calendar integration
  • Parent mobile app

Technology & Support

EDU.CMS takes care of the technology behind your school website. Hosting, security, updates, monitoring and technical support are managed as part of the service, giving your team greater certainty while keeping the platform secure, current and performing as it should.

  • Hosting
  • Security
  • Support

Website as a service

We are here whenever we are needed

With EDU.CMS, your website is never left behind. Hosting, security, maintenance, support and enhancements are all managed as part of a single, subscription-based platform designed for schools.

Design

A flexible education-focused design system configured to reflect your school’s identity, content and community.

Development

A proven Drupal platform configured for your school, without the cost and complexity of building everything from scratch.

Hosting

Reliable managed hosting designed to keep your website available, responsive and performing as expected.

Support

Access to a local team who understands the platform and is there when your staff need assistance.

Security

Ongoing security monitoring, patching and updates to help keep your platform protected and current.

Maintenance

Drupal core, modules and platform components are maintained as part of your ongoing service.

Continuous improvement

Your platform continues to evolve through ongoing improvements, refinements and new capabilities as needs change.

WHY edu.cms

Built for schools. Managed for the long term.

EDU.CMS combines education-sector experience with enterprise-grade technology and an ongoing service model designed to reduce complexity for schools.

Purpose-built for schools

Designed specifically around the communication, administration and digital experience needs of school communities.

Enterprise-grade Drupal foundation

Built on Drupal, a secure and proven enterprise CMS used for complex government and organisational platforms.

Designed around school workflows

Tools and functionality are shaped around the way communications, administrative and school teams actually work.

Managed and supported locally

Backed by an Australian team providing ongoing support, maintenance and technical expertise.

Built from real education sector experience

Developed from more than 20 years of working with schools, education providers and community-focused organisations.

WHY c8.Digital

A digital partner that understands education.

CRE8IVE

An integrated communications and engagement agency bringing strategy, brand, content and communication expertise to the EDU.CMS ecosystem.

Education Experience

More than 20 years of working alongside schools and education organisations gives us a practical understanding of their audiences, challenges and operating environments.

Enterprise and Federal Government projects

Our team delivers secure, complex digital platforms for government and enterprise organisations, bringing the same discipline and capability to EDU.CMS.

Digital strategy capability

We look beyond the technology to understand users, content, journeys and organisational priorities before shaping the digital experience.

Communications expertise

Our wider team brings expertise across content, branding, engagement and communications to help schools communicate clearly and consistently.

Canberra and Sydney Presence

An Australian team with a presence in Canberra and Sydney, providing local expertise, support and ongoing partnership to every project we take on.