40+ years
Supporting complex post-16 and higher education providers
Funding ready. Inspection ready. Every day.
Run your post-16 education institution on a single MIS, from enquiry to alumni, so leaders get information in real time, teams cut admin, and students stay on track.
Enterprise-grade security
Encryption in transit & at rest, role-based access, and full audit trail
16–99+ provision
One MIS for sixth form, FE, HE & adult learning
100+ providers
across the UK rely on our software suite every day
Why choose us
We simplify the complex. UNIT-e unifies curriculum, enrolment, timetabling, assessment, finance, and statutory returns—giving leaders a clear, consolidated view of data, cutting admin time, and keeping students on track.
Funding & compliance—without the scramble
Generate accurate statutory returns, surface validation issues early, and keep a clear audit trail to protect funding and reduce rework.
Decide faster with real-time insight
Dashboards and scheduled reports give stakeholders live visibility of attendance, progress, capacity, and finance.
Attendance & retention—act earlier
Live registers, trend alerts, and cohort views highlight risk quickly; add CEDAR for deeper engagement, markbook, pastoral, and safeguarding.
End spreadsheet workarounds
A single data model replaces disconnected tools, improves data quality, and shortens month end cycles.
Built for provider complexity
Multi-campus and multi-institution structures, varied programmes, and flexible delivery models—handled in one configurable MIS.
Open ecosystem
Connect safeguarding, finance, and specialist systems via APIs; integrate seamlessly with CEDAR where you need two-way data.
Security you can trust
Role based access, audit logging, and encryption in transit and at rest—GDPR-aligned controls as standard.
Go live faster with Config+
Best practice templates to reduce implementation time, while leaving room to customise.
UNIT-e
One MIS for every provision
UNIT-e powers post-16 education on a single, configurable platform—funding ready and inspection ready.
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One MIS for every provision
Standardise data and processes across post-16 education. Benefit from fewer systems, lower total cost of ownership, one single source of truth, and faster, audit–ready returns.
"Supportive, responsive, and easy to work with. We look forward to continuing our partnership for another five years."
Jackie Gailbraith
West Lothian College
"As new customers using UNIT-e, we have been delighted with the level of customer service and commitment from the team throughout."
Nick Catterall
Multiverse
"Thank you for the great work you’ve done on enhancing UNIT-e over the years, and for your very pragmatic and enthusiastic support, which has been greatly appreciated by myself and the College."
David Allison
Forth Valley College
Stories that inspire
Discover real results with real impact on student outcomes and operations across multiple settings.
Case Study
Gloucestershire College: how UNIT-e supports strategic planning and learner success
Gloucestershire College has transformed its approach to student records management with UNIT-e. The system supports strategic planning, operational efficiency and cross-departmental collaboration—helping the college deliver on its mission to support every learner and continuously improve.
Case Study
West Lothian College: making an impact through streamlined digital processes with UNIT-e
West Lothian College continues to work closely with UNIT-e on tailored projects to extend its digital transformation.
Unmatched functionality
One place for everything
Manage all aspects of running your setting from a single, secure platform.
Decide faster with live KPIs
Dashboards, scheduled reports, and export tools help spot issues before month end.
Plan with confidence
Effortlessly create programmes, manage rooms, check capacity, and roll-over schedules.
A smoother journey from first enquiry
From enquiry to onboarding, keep student records, timetables, and funding clean and complete.
See progress clearly
Monitor targets and results setting-wide. Handle complex qualifications with CEDAR’s multi-layered markbook.
Act earlier on absence
Live registers and trend alerts let staff intervene fast to safeguard progress and retention.
From entries to results day
Confidently manage entries, seating, and imports, then share results online via CEDAR.
Compliance without the scramble
Create ILR, spot issues early, and keep an audit trail to reduce risk and rework.
Revenue under control
Set fees, invoice, manage payments, and support funds with complete visibility.
Automate what’s manual
Design approvals, comms, and tasks to reduce admin and standardise across sites.
Connect what you already use
APIs and secure data sync, plus two-way integration with CEDAR for engagement and pastoral.
Protect data by design
Secure access, full audit logs, and encrypted data—always GDPR-aligned.
Engagement for post-16
Build better connected student communities at scale.
Expertly designed for the post-16 education sector, CEDAR aligns attainment, attendance, and pastoral support—helping staff to intervene early, learners to stay on track, and leaders to understand what’s really happening.
Works with your MIS: UNIT-e, SIMS, Advanced ProSolution, Civica REMS & Tribal EBS.
Academic & public library management
Libraries. Communities. Connected.
Library solutions that do more than manage books—saving staff time, connecting communities, and inspiring discovery, learning, and a love of reading.
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