Fully Integrated ID & Access Control Solutions

One smart card or biometric for everything on site: door access, attendance monitoring, visitor sign-in, cashless catering and print control. Proven to improve student retention by up to 5%, with dynamic MIS integration and full project management from idXtra.

One Card, Every System Dynamic MIS Integration ISO 9001 Accredited Scalable Building Blocks
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One Platform, Six Solutions

Our systems are scalable building blocks you can add to time and time again. Each one is integrated with the rest and driven by the same smart card or biometric.

Access Control

Networked and wireless door entry using smart cards or biometrics. Keep buildings, rooms and valuable equipment secure until an authorised individual presents their ID card, with real-time monitoring and instant lockdown.

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Smart Card & ID Solutions

A staff, student and visitor identity card and lanyard policy ensures everyone on site is authorised to be there, easy to identify and fully accounted for, improving safeguarding in and around your buildings.

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e-Registration & Attendance

Learner attendance tracking with data pushed dynamically to and from your MIS. Registers update in real time as students tap in, saving staff time and proven to improve student retention by up to 5% over two years.

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Cashless Payment Systems

Take payments from staff and students for goods and services without the need for cash. Smart card or biometric payments are quick and easy, reducing waiting times and the risk of theft or loss.

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Cashless Catering

No more forgotten dinner money or canteen queues. Staff, students or parents top up online; payments are quick and secure, and parents can monitor menus, food choices and spending.

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Printer & Copier Control

Control and restrict printing and photocopying with the same cashless system card. Cut wasted paper, toner and ink, and encourage staff and students to be more environmentally friendly.

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Why Choose an Integrated System?

Only with idXtra can one smart card or biometric drive every system on site, all managed from a single platform with data flowing dynamically to and from your MIS.

Improve Security

Control who can enter buildings and areas of sensitivity or risk, with full audit trails of every door, register and transaction.

Save Staff Time

Automated registers, online top-ups and one central database mean far less manual administration for your staff.

Simplify Administration

One card, one database and one management platform instead of separate systems, cards and suppliers for each function.

Improve Retention

Attendance tracking with MIS integration has been proven to improve student retention, and therefore success rates, by up to 5%.

MIS Integration You Can Trust

idXtra is an ISO 9001 quality accredited company with Technical Partner status with Capita, Bromcom, ProSolution and other leading MIS suppliers. Through our Wonde integration we can also connect to virtually any school MIS on the market. See the full list on our integrations page.

Dynamic Two-Way Data

Student, staff and timetable data flows dynamically to and from your MIS, with no manual imports, no duplicate records and no out-of-date registers.

Technical Partner Status

Formal partnerships with Capita, Bromcom and ProSolution mean our integrations are supported, documented and kept up to date with each release.

Wonde Connectivity

Our Wonde integration opens up a huge range of possibilities, connecting our systems securely to dozens of MIS platforms used across UK schools and colleges.

Scalable Building Blocks

Start with one system, such as access control, catering or attendance, and add more over time. Every module works with the cards and database you already have.

How We Deliver Your System

We provide full project management of your system development, working alongside your key staff from first visit to ongoing support.

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Scope & Site Review

A pre-site questionnaire followed by a detailed on-site system review and scoping meeting with your key staff.

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Requirements & Budget

We identify your requirements, timescale and budget, and recommend the right combination of systems for your site.

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Managed Trial

We implement, manage and review a system trial so you can see the solution working in your environment before committing.

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Full Installation

A fully installed, integrated system delivered by our own engineers, connected to your MIS and existing infrastructure.

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Training & Handover

Your staff are trained on the management software, card issuing and day-to-day operation of every module.

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Ongoing Support

We help you manage and maintain your system and database as your organisation grows and requirements change.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about integrated smart card systems for schools, colleges and organisations.

What is an integrated smart card solution?

An integrated solution uses one smart card or biometric identity across every system on site: door access control, attendance monitoring, visitor management, cashless catering and print control. Everything is managed from a single platform and database, rather than running separate systems and cards for each function.

Do idXtra systems integrate with our MIS?

Yes. idXtra holds Technical Partner status with Capita, Bromcom, ProSolution and other leading MIS suppliers, and our Wonde integration lets us connect to virtually any school MIS. Data is pushed dynamically to and from your MIS, so student records, timetables and attendance marks stay in sync without manual imports.

Can we start with one system and add more later?

Yes. Our systems are scalable building blocks. Many schools and colleges start with access control or cashless catering and add attendance monitoring, visitor management or print control later, all using the same cards and database.

Does attendance monitoring really improve student retention?

idXtra attendance solutions with dynamic MIS integration have been proven to improve student retention by up to 5% over a two-year period, by identifying attendance issues early and giving staff accurate, real-time information to act on.

Is idXtra accredited?

Yes. idXtra is an ISO 9001 quality accredited company, and has helped educational establishments across the UK enhance security for staff, students and visitors for many years.

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IDXtra Ltd
The Foundry, 156 Blackfriars Road
London, SE1 8EN
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