Tech-Rep UK Ltd (www.tech-rep.com), the developers and manufacturers of the well-known and trusted Sentinel electronic registration system (www.sentinel-e-registration.co.uk) have announced the launch of a new biometrics version of the system.

Touch Registration (www.touch-registration.co.uk) combines the successful, user friendly Sentinel software, which has been used in schools and colleges throughout the UK for over 15 years, with the latest USB fingerprint recognition technology to log pupils in and out and produce comprehensive real-time attendance data. The fingerprint readers plug into the schools existing computers or laptops so there is no expensive and disruptive re-wiring required.

Rob Lewis, Product Manager for Sentinel, commented, “The Sentinel electronic registration system, which interfaces fully with SIMS and CMIS Facility, has been proven to reduce administration time and improve attendance. It produces a wide range of reports, including all required statutory attendance reports, which can be quickly and easily viewed and printed, enabling schools to effectively monitor attendance. The use of fingerprint technology eliminates the need for pupils to carry cards, which can be easily lost or forgotten.”

Touch Registration is extremely flexible and can be used for morning and afternoon session registration or on a lesson-by-lesson basis depending on the school’s preference. The system includes a range of standard reports which can be produced by individual or year or tutor group and customised reports can be created to meet specific needs. For 6th forms and colleges it simplifies the administration of the EMA and interfaces directly with the Government system, allowing quick and accurate payment decisions and effective monitoring of the scheme.

The Sentinel software is Windows based and is intuitive and easy to use and very little training is needed. Installation is quick and easy and is not disruptive so can be carried out during term time. Tech-Rep offer a full after-sales support service for all installed systems which is included in the cost for the first 12 months.

Touch Registration is available from only £2,000 for 6th forms and £4,000 for full secondary schools.

For further information about Touch Registration, or to arrange a free, no-obligation demonstration visit www.touch-registration.co.uk, email info@touch-registration.co.uk or call 01823 358911.