it's learning's interoperability system, Lynchpin, moves data from a school’s MIS system.
Lynchpin will automatically create, amend, populate or delete accounts in the it's learning Platform. It also has the ability to work with other SIF compliant online systems.
Lynchpin supports both the SIF (Schools Interoperability Framework) and MIS standards for data exchange with school MIS systems.
Why use Lynchpin?
Lynchpin has a number of features that take the headache out of data management for schools:
- No need to enter the same data multiple times
- Saves time by automatically populating pupils into year and class groups
- Works with all the major MIS providers
- Flexible system settings, including choice of user names and frequency of synchronisation
- Centrally hosted – simplifies management of user accounts
- Works with any SIF compliant systems – fully integrates with a SIF Zone Integration Server
What about security?
As Lynchpin involves the exchange of data there are a number of built-in features to ensure users are protected at all times:
- access is password protected using encrypted log-ins
- once passwords have been changed by the user they can’t be viewed
- passwords are stored using one-way hash encryption
What is SIF?
The Schools Interoperability Framework (SIF) is an international standard used to link together different school data systems. SIF provides an interoperability standard that allows diverse applications within the education sector to interact and share data reliably and securely regardless of the application or platform it is hosted on.
At the heart of the SIF is the Zone Integration Server (ZIS), which orchestrates the exchange of data among applications in. Each application has a SIF agent that communicates with the ZIS to provide and/or subscribe to data. Data is transferred securely to only those systems that are allowed to view the information. The ZIS can be hosted in the LA or by a third party.
How can it's learning help you?
it's learning can help authorities prepare for SIF, and to get the most from its implementation. As members of UK SIFa we have a unique insight into how SIF is developing and how to maximise the benefits to local authorities and schools.
If you want to find out more then please contact your Account Director or send an email to uk.sales@itslearning.com