Cash Vs Cashless: which is best for primary schools?
In today’s fast-paced digital age, technology continues to shape various aspects of our lives, including how we manage finances. Primary schools in the UK are no exception to this trend, as an increasing number are switching from traditional cash payments to cashless systems such as iPayimpact. This transition is not just a fad; it has many benefits for schools, parents, and students. This article will explore […]
Introducing pre-ordering to primary schools
Primary schools across the country constantly seek ways to streamline their operations and provide the best possible experience for parents, pupils, and staff. One innovative method that primary schools utilise is meal pre-ordering. In this blog, we’ll investigate why many schools are adopting pre-ordering systems and the benefits they bring to all stakeholders and understand how […]
Transforming online payments, pre-ordering and wrap around care for primary schools
In today’s digital age, the convenience of online payment systems has become increasingly valuable, especially in educational establishments. Primary schools face the challenge of managing various financial transactions, including school meal payments, events, trips, and wrap-around care services. Addressing these concerns, iPayimpact offers the ultimate solution for primary schools, an easy-to-use online payment system with a range […]
The Power of Integrated Cashless Catering: Revolutionising the School Dining Experience
As schools strive to provide students with the best possible dining experience, integrated cashless catering is rapidly gaining popularity. From pre-ordering school meals and online payments to identity management and cashless transactions, integrated solutions like Fusion Cashless Catering consolidates all school solutions into a user-friendly platform, providing unparalleled flexibility and convenience. With technology and innovation on the rise, integrated cashless catering […]
The rise of digital payments in schools
The age of cash payments in schools has started to become obsolete in the last few years, with 73% of consumers turning to card payments. The significant rise in the use of digital payment systems in schools across the UK has transformed transactions in many areas. From paying for school lunches and uniforms to purchasing tickets […]
Meal pre-ordering continues to rise in UK schools
We’re looking at significant findings on the increasing number of schools implementing pre-ordering software for school meals and what this means for education catering. Technology and how pupils order school meals have significantly evolved in the last decade. The past ten years saw a rapid increase in new technologies added to the dining hall to […]
CRB Cunninghams Exhibits at the LACA Main Event 2022
We are pleased to have been back at the LACA Main Event and School Food Show 2022, which took place from 6th– 8th of July in Birmingham. It was great to discuss some of the most significant developments in our industry with school leaders, caterers, and MATs from all over the UK. Our team also congratulated one […]
How to simplify parent-school communications
Communication is an essential factor that helps build strong relationships between parents and schools. Providing both groups with a tool for maintaining conversations plays a vital role in the success of parent-school relationships by offering a simplified space for communication. Earlier this year, we announced our new virtual messaging tool for parent-school communication: iPayimpact Communications. Our […]
Top 5 benefits of virtual parent communication messaging tools
Schools are embracing new technology to enhance ways to communicate with parents virtually. CRB Cunninghams has created a two-way communication tool to offer flexibility and save time for schools and parents. Using a parent communication tool has vast benefits for schools and communities. Connecting through a virtual communication messaging system has many advantages such as improving cooperation […]
Food Allergies – Safeguarding Pupils Through Technology
With the upcoming implementation of Natasha’s Law, a new piece of legislation that requires food businesses to provide complete ingredient lists on their products, schools and businesses are re-evaluating how they protect allergy sufferers in their day-to-day operations. 44% of adults have at least one allergy in the UK alone. Twenty years before 2012, there was […]
