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Company

Start

Founded: 2016
Country: United Kingdom 

Xello

Founded: 1969
Country: United Kingdom 
Description

Start

Start helps schools and colleges to deliver better careers programmes and supports student transition through education in to employment.
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Xello

Xello is a whole-school approach to careers education and future readiness that prepares students, from years 7 to 13, for...
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Educational Impact

Start

build student knowledge84%
reduce teacher workload78%
improve teaching efficiency66%
improve teacher knowledge81%
provide school data66%
Not measured 
 

Xello

build student knowledge85%
reduce teacher workload65%
improve teaching efficiency68%
Not measured 
Not measured 
improve attainment65%
 
Recommended Usage
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35 minutes per week

Most Helpful Reviews

Start

Ian Aindow, Assistant Head Teacher: It is very easy to use and helps students with their careers education
Sarah Barley, Trust Director of Careers: It’s a brilliant resource for students and teachers!
Gill Woodman, Careers Leader: I find the programme informative, easy to use and loved by students
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Xello

Nick, Deputy: Easy to use and student friendly
Patricia McKee, Head of Careers: Its a great resource for children that can work independently, navigate it themselves and get totally immersed in it.
Jo Kitchener, Head of Upper School: It's good, but the lesson bit of it needs more training/explaining for it to be used properly in our setting. Teachers prioritise their lessons and so don't have a lot of time to master new software.
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Case Studies
Age Range

Start

11-13, 14-16, 17-18, 19+ 

Xello

11-13, 14-16, 17-18 
Features

Start

Student ProfileAchievements LockerStudent FeedbackLabour Market InformationSkills Builder AssessmentCompass+ IntegrationGatsby ReportingLessons & ActivitiesCv BuilderPersonal Statement WriterLive Virtual Work ExperienceOn Demand Virtual Work ExperienceCareers Activity RecordingLive Job VacanciesApprenticeship SearchEducation Pathways ProfilesJob ProfilesWebinars For Educators 

Xello

Cv BuilderInteractive AssessmentsCareer Matching QuizCareer ProfilesUniversity ProfilesCollege ProfilesParent PortalInteractive LessonsDigital Careers CurriculumInstant MessagingAssignmentsCustom LessonsEngagement ReportsReporting Suite For EducatorsSkills Lab AssessmentReporting For MatsStudent ProfilesExperience TimelineGoals And Plans Labour Market InformationUk University ProfilesWebinars For EducatorsTraining For EducatorsCeiag And Pshe CurriculumCompass+ Compatible Gatsby Benchmark ReportT-levels And Apprenticeship Profiles 
Languages

Start

English 

Xello

English 
Accessibility

Start

Moderate features 

Xello

Robust features 
Policies

Start

Privacy PolicyGDPRTerms of Service 

Xello

Privacy PolicyGDPRTerms of Service 
Requirements

Start

Available OfflineInternet - Low BandwidthInternet - High BandwidthDesktop - MacDesktop - WindowsDesktop - ChromebookDesktop - LinuxMobile - iPhoneMobile - iPadMobile - WindowsMobile - AndroidRadioTelevision 

Xello

Available OfflineInternet - Low BandwidthInternet - High BandwidthDesktop - MacDesktop - WindowsDesktop - ChromebookDesktop - LinuxMobile - iPhoneMobile - iPadMobile - WindowsMobile - AndroidRadioTelevision

Xello has been designed to be completely responsive, meaning the same great Xello experience that your students love on desktop or laptop is also available via their tablet or smartphone. Whether you're leading careers education in the classroom or remotely, Xello provides you with a whole-school approach that is consistent and engaging.

 
Training

Start

In PersonLive OnlineWebinarsDocumentationVideos

On site training is available on request.

 

Xello

In PersonLive OnlineWebinarsDocumentationVideos

Moving to Xello is easier than you think! We've developed an onboarding programme to ensure you (and your stakeholders) feel excited and confident to bring Xello into your classrooms.

You'll benefit from tailored training sessions that teach you the basics of reporting and monitoring student engagement as well as more specific topics like leveraging Xello to inform one-to-one guidance and evidencing progress towards achieving the Gatsby Benchmarks.

 
Set Up

Start

Schools and colleges are provided with an OnBoarding account and documentation and can start set up immediately, with initial student and staff accounts created by CSV upload.

Xello

Once we receive data from you or your IT Manager, we can have you up and running within 2 working days. Your choice between flat file data integration or data integration via your school or college's MIS will have an impact on the onboarding schedule. Everything will be explained in your first kick-off meeting in which we advise you to include all key stakeholders, including your IT Manager, for maximum success.

Support

Start

24/7 Live RepPhone SupportEmail/Help DeskFAQs/ForumKnowledge Base 

Xello

24/7 Live RepPhone SupportEmail/Help DeskFAQs/ForumKnowledge Base 
Home Learning

Start

Parent Access 

Xello

Parent Access 
Screenshots
Video

Start

Not available

Xello

Not available
Pricing

Start

Free VersionFreemiumFree TrialPaid SubscriptionOne-Off FeeHourly Rate

Xello

Free VersionFreemiumFree TrialPaid SubscriptionOne-Off FeeHourly Rate

Xello is priced at a per student rate. Our team can work with you to determine the best package to suit your needs.