Adding classes and pupils

Adding classes and pupils

This article will explain the different ways in which you can add your pupils and classes to Maestro.

You have 2 options to add your classes and pupils.

  1. Sync Maestro with your Management Information System (e.g. SIMs, Integris, ScholarPack).
  2. Create classes and/or pupils manually.
 
We have partnered with Wonde, who are currently used by over 21,000 schools across the UK, Australia, New Zealand and British international schools worldwide. Using Wonde enables you to connect and synchronise your Management Information System (MIS) to Maestro. Once the information is synced, your plans and assessment will have a live connection to classes and pupils.  
 
NotesData security note: To comply with the GDPR and the Data Protection Act, Wonde provides the tools to ensure that schools are in complete control and have clarity of what data is being accessed by third parties. At Cornerstones, we only request the exact data from a school’s MIS that you need to use Maestro. There is also a range of optional permissions, which you can turn on/off depending on how you choose to use the system. Everything is audited, and your school can see details of the permissions granted, who approved them, their position in school and the date/time that they were approved at any time. You can also remove the connection at any time.

Setting up using Wonde

When you placed your order, your school will have been asked if you wanted to sync your data using Wonde. If so, the process below will already be in motion, and you should be able to see your classes and pupils soon. 
 
If you have not yet had an invitation to set up Wonde, and wish to connect, please contact our Support Team by email at maestro@cornerstoneseducation.co.uk to request the connection.

How to do a data sync

  1. Go to your school's personal dashboard tab on the Maestro homepage.
  2. Click 'Sync my data' on the Classes title bar.
  3. Click 'Sync'.
  4. Click 'Ok'.
Your pupil, class and school information will then be updated to match your MIS.
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This can only be completed by a Maestro Administrator.

Creating classes manually

1.      From your homepage, go to Classes and pupils then Classes.
2.      Click 'Create'.
3.      Add the class name.
4.      Add the teachers.
5.      Add the pupils (can be added later).
6.      Add the plan (can be added later).
7.      Click 'Save'.

Creating pupils manually

  1. From your homepage, go to Classes and pupils then All pupils on the sidebar menu.
  2. Click 'Create'.
  3. The minimum information required for each pupil is:
    1. First name
    2. Last name
    3. UPN or School reference number
    4. Gender
    5. Date of birth
    6. Start date
  4. Click 'Save'.
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Once you have added your pupils, go back to Classes to assign the pupils to the relevant class.
NotesData security note: To comply with the GDPR and Data Protection Act, all schools are required to have a clear understanding of their supplier processes and take control of their school data. Wonde provides the tools and audit procedures to ensure that schools are in complete control and have clarity of what data is being accessed by third parties. However, if you are adding pupils manually, you should ensure that you have a record of what data you are sharing with Cornerstones and why, and should make sure that data is reviewed and updated regularly, and removed when no longer required. For more support, please email maestro@cornerstoneseducation.co.uk.


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