EdSmart Glossary for DECYP

DECYP 

The Department for Education for Children and Young People 

DECYP 

EdSmart 

The name of the Platform 

EdSmart 

Notification 

A form of communication to relevant parties (Usually via Email or SMS) 

Parent/Guardian 

The designated title of those who are responsible for the relevant student. 

DECYP 

Absentees 

• The name of the functionality that advises who is absent from school for the day.

• As it requires a response from a Parent/Guardian, it can be found in the ‘Parent Slips’ section of EdSmart. 

Administrator 

• A user with additional permissions to allow access to settings and admin functions.

• Need to confirm the user settings for DECYP, is central team admins only and others are staff with permissions? 

• An unrestricted staff member using EdSmart.

• It is recommended to have as few Administrator permissions as possible (i.e. Principal, Business Manager, IT Manager) 

Broadcast 

• The name given to a communication piece sent out that does not require a response from the recipient 

Contacts 

• The EdSmart Function name for Parents/Guardians 

Dashboard 

• The name of the EdSmart home page, also often referred to as Home Dashboard 

Form Template 

• The name given to the piece that frames/outlines what is sent from EdSmart.

• Everything in EdSmart starts with a Template.

• DECYP manages all Templates for DECYP schools. 

Function/Functionality 

• The name given to an operating piece or section within the EdSmart Platform 

Slip/Parent Slip 

• The name given to the two-way communication function that goes out to families that requires a response – usually a consent piece. 

• Parent Slips is also used in the Navigation Menu to assist users to navigate to all Parent Slips. 

Students 

• The students at your school 

User 

• A staff member using EdSmart.

• Accessibility restrictions can be put in place for Platform management and elevated permissions can be given for relevant roles (i.e. Head of Faculty, Assistant Principal etc)