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Country: United Kingdom
Andrew Norton, Director: I implemented Magicbooking into my business (Energy Kidz Ltd) in 2016. At the time, we ran 33 out-of-school clubs and took bookings via phone, email and webform using 4 full-time customer care staff. We went on to operate over 100 out-of-school clubs and were able to reallocate 2 of the 4 customer care staff to other areas of the business. Using Magicbooking completely revolutionised Energy Kidz and allowed us to focus on delivering better quality childcare, while saving money and scaling the business. I believe in the product so much, that in 2018, I became a shareholder and director of Magicbooking, and Energy Kidz has since been acquired by an international provider of wraparound care, who continues to use Magicbooking today.Lianne, Finance Officer: The time saving and cost saving of using iPAL has meant we can look to expand our business and grow within the communityClare, Teacher: This software has been a great help to me and my school, with the customer service provided going above and beyond.Craig, Manager: Despite disruption due to upgrade work iPAL has massively improved the admin side of our club. The only admin we need to do now are emails, voucher verifications and banking.
Ipad/tablet and Mobile friendly (works on Android & iOs). As long as you have internet, you can use on any device!
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We offer online training through screen-sharing sessions, and can be booked in hourly slots, although we do recommend four hours in total, which is split across two sessions.
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Once you have completed your training and initial setup, you can start advertising your activities. Some clients have taken as little as 48 hours to go live, but typically it takes between one to three weeks depending on your availability and the time you have to allocate to transitioning your organisation over to the MagicBooking system.
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We charge per module, you can choose from the selection below:
Wraparound care: £902/y
Clubs: £59/m
Trips: £440/y
Extracurricular clubs at schools: £319/y
Parents Evenings: £319/y
Interested in two or more modules? Contact us and ask about our Bundle Offers!
Further info on pricing:
At MagicBooking, we provide transparent, flexible pricing designed to cater to the specific needs of clubs, schools, and Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs). Our pricing structure offers both standalone modules and value-packed bundles, ensuring that organisations only pay for the features they need.
Please note that, whether you're a club, school, MAT or other, you can CHOOSE to pay monthly or annually, depending on your preference.
For clubs, we offer an affordable subscription of £59 per month, with straightforward card transaction fees. Schools and MATs can choose from individual modules like Wraparound Care, Clubs, or School Dinners, or take advantage of bundled packages that deliver comprehensive functionality at a reduced rate. With card transaction fees as low as 1.5% for bundles, we help our clients minimise processing costs.
We also provide optional add-ons like SMS bundles and branded parent websites, allowing you to customise your platform according to your organisation’s needs. For larger organisations, our volume discount of up to 25% makes MagicBooking an even more cost-effective choice as your business grows.
Our flexible setup and training fees, with the option to receive free training hours, ensure that your team is fully equipped to get the most out of the system without hidden costs.
Additionally, we offer optional MIS integration to seamlessly connect with your existing school management software.
By offering flexible pricing, module choices, and discounts for growth, MagicBooking empowers organisations of all sizes to scale efficiently while keeping costs in check.
MagicBooking has 16 pricing editions, from £0 to £2,841. Look at different pricing editions below and see what edition and features meet your budget and needs.
Discount info:
We offer several discount options for organisations and schools, especially those with multiple locations. Here’s a quick overview:
1) Volume discounts: If your organisation has multiple sites, you may qualify for volume discounts. Reach out to us for tailored pricing based on your needs.
2) Module bundles: Choose one or more modules to purchase, and enjoy discounts on bundle combinations. Whether you opt for a standalone module or a combination of several, you’ll benefit from reduced pricing.
3) Additional discounts: You might be eligible for other promotions as well. Don’t hesitate to contact us for more details and to see how you can maximise your savings!
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