Arbor BI Connector is a cloud-based integration tool that automatically syncs data from Arbor’s Management Information System (MIS) into popular business intelligence (BI) platforms using the Snowflake data warehouse. It is designed for schools, multi-academy trusts, and local authorities seeking to analyze, visualize, and benchmark their educational data. The connector provides pre-loaded datasets and out-of-the-box dashboard templates covering key areas such as attendance, assessment, behaviour, and demographics. Users can customize dashboards, combine Arbor data with external sources (e.g., Google Maps, Deprivation Index), and share insights with stakeholders. The system supports live national benchmarking, updating key metrics as frequently as every 20 minutes, and is intended for experienced BI users. The connector eliminates manual data exports, supports collaborative analysis, and grows automatically as new schools join a trust.

Key Features

Automatic Data Sync Seamlessly transfers Arbor MIS data to BI tools via Snowflake.

• No manual exports or imports required
• Data updates automatically as new schools join

Pre-Loaded Datasets and Templates Provides ready-to-use dashboards and data sets.

• Covers attendance, assessment, behaviour, demographics, and more
• Out-of-the-box Power BI templates for quick setup

Customisation and Integration Allows users to tailor dashboards and combine data sources.

• Custom report templates and visualizations
• Integrate with external data (e.g., Google Maps, IDACI)

Live National Benchmarking Enables real-time comparison with national metrics.

• Benchmarks update every 20 minutes for fast-moving data
• Includes Ofsted, IDACI, and other national datasets

Collaboration and Sharing Facilitates sharing of insights with teams and stakeholders.

• Easily share dashboards with trustees, governors, or staff
• Access to Arbor Community for templates and best practices

Security and Compliance Ensures data protection and controlled access.

• Data sharing agreements and permission controls
• GDPR-compliant and secure data handling

Benefits

Time and Cost Savings Reduces manual data handling and third-party tool costs.

• Eliminates need for separate export/import processes
• Consolidates analysis within a single platform

Deeper Insights and Decision Support Empowers schools to make data-driven decisions.

• Customizable analytics for performance monitoring
• Real-time benchmarking for proactive interventions

Scalability and Flexibility Adapts as organizations grow or change.

• Automatically includes new schools in data sync
• Flexible integration with various BI tools

Improved Collaboration Enhances communication and transparency.

• Shareable dashboards for diverse stakeholders
• Community support for ongoing improvement