Sentrient is a cloud-based Governance, Risk, and Compliance solution designed specifically for education. It centralises training, policy management, incident reporting, and risk registers in one secure dashboard, reducing administrative overhead and ensuring full audit readiness.
All-In-One GRC Solution
GRC System for Schools
Governance Risk and Compliance System for Schools is simple to implement, easy to use, and reliable. It enables you to meet your legal obligations regarding training, policies, records management, incident reporting, and risk management.
Governance, Risk, and Compliance System for Schools
Stay Audit-Ready with Real-Time GRC Reporting for Schools
Sentrient’s all-in-one Governance, Risk, and Compliance platform is built specifically for schools across Australia. It’s quick to deploy and intuitive for both admin teams and educators. It brings staff training, policy sign-offs, incident logs, risk registers, and audit workflows into one central system. With school-tailored templates and real-time dashboards, you’ll spend less time on paperwork and more time on teaching.
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Streamline School Compliance
- Deliver mandatory training to teachers and staff at any time, on any device
- Enable easy policy acknowledgements (e.g., child-safe code of conduct) with a single click
- Get automated alerts before certifications, licences, or refresher courses expire
- Bring your school’s risk register to life with interactive dashboards
- Cut prep time for board or council meetings with ready-made compliance reports
- Be audit-ready year-round with real-time compliance tracking
Foster Compliance in Your School
- Automate compliance as part of every new staff and volunteer induction
- Achieve 100% course and policy completion through scheduled reminders
- Re-assign refresher training and policy updates automatically each term
- Encourage teachers, support staff, and students to log hazards or incidents in real time
- Assign follow-up actions, track progress, and celebrate safety wins
- Move inspections (e.g., playground checks, fire drills) and internal audits entirely online
Automate Your School’s GRC
- Put your governance, risk, and compliance system online in days
- Tailor workflows to your school’s specific policies (child safety, privacy, WHS, etc.)
- Configure re-enrolment rules so staff training never lapses
- Use built-in dashboards to drive continuous improvement discussions at the leadership level
- Integrate seamlessly with your SIS, HR system, or Active Directory
- Leverage our library of 50+ legally endorsed courses and policy templates written for schools
Integrates Seamlessly with Apps You Love…
Integrate our governance, risk, and compliance system with the tools you already use for a more efficient and streamlined workflow.
What features are included in the Sentrient GRC System for Schools?
Sentrient helps schools across Australia simplify governance, risk, and compliance through an intuitive, integrated platform built explicitly for the education sector.
GRC Asset Management for Schools
Manage and track your school's assets efficiently, from classroom technology and lab equipment to sports gear and maintenance tools.
- Maintain complete inventory visibility and location history.
- Automated maintenance reminders and warranty tracking.
- Easily accessible, mobile-friendly asset logs and audits.
Staff Training and Course Library
Equip your school staff with over 50 legally endorsed, school-specific training courses, including Child Safety, WHS, Privacy, and Duty of Care.
- Assign training seamlessly to teachers, staff, and volunteers.
- Automatic tracking, notifications, and completion certificates.
- Real-time reporting and audit-ready documentation.
Incident and Hazard Reporting
Simplify how your school manages playground injuries, student behaviour events, near misses, or safety hazards.
- Report incidents quickly using mobile-friendly forms.
- Attach evidence (photos, videos, or documents) instantly.
- Automatically notify key staff and manage investigation workflows.
Inspections, Audits, and Checklists
Streamline inspections such as fire drills, emergency procedures, facility checks, and policy audits.
- Create recurring scheduled checklists with automated reminders.
- Record inspections digitally, accessible offline and via mobile devices.
- Easily assign corrective actions and monitor compliance outcomes.
Policy Management and Compliance
Ensure your school's policies—including those regarding Child Protection, Privacy, ICT Acceptable Use, and more—are effectively managed, updated, and acknowledged.
- Centralised online policy storage with full version history.
- Automated staff sign-off and acknowledgement tracking.
- Instant reporting on policy compliance and renewal reminders.
Risk Management for Schools
Identify, manage, and mitigate risks that matter most to your school, from student safety and operational concerns to financial and reputational issues.
- Maintain a dynamic, school-specific risk register.
- Assign risk management tasks with clear responsibilities and timelines.
- Generate easy-to-understand dashboards and reports suitable for school boards.
Trusted by 600+ Australian Businesses
Join the growing community of Australian schools that trust Sentrient to manage their GRC System for Schools. Experience the peace of mind of using a reliable and scalable system backed by experts.
Sentrient – Simplifying Compliance for Schools Across Australia
Sentrient has supported schools across Australia for over a decade in effectively managing governance, risk, and compliance (GRC). We keep the process simple, user-friendly, and dependable because we understand that school compliance management can be complex. Schools using Sentrient often highlight how our platform streamlines compliance processes, reducing administrative burden and enhancing clarity.
Our certifications, ISO 9001 and 27001, underline our dedication to quality management and stringent information security standards. Our strong cybersecurity framework ensures that your school’s sensitive data is always secure and protected.
However, what truly differentiates Sentrient is our dedicated team. We are not just experts in GRC; we are committed partners who genuinely care about your school’s specific needs. We collaborate closely with you to tailor solutions that meet your unique compliance requirements.
If managing compliance feels overwhelming, know that you’re not alone. Sentrient is here to guide and support your school every step of the way.
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What people say
Having a platform that can fulfil our compliance records management, as well as our ongoing training and policy management, all in the one place, is very helpful, and the automation rules mean that we can walk away knowing that staff members will get the training when they need it.
Alison Forrest
People and Culture Manager
Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Explore our Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about our GRC System for Schools. Find answers to common queries on implementation, features, compliance management, risk control, and more. Get the insights you need to make informed decisions about how our GRC System for Schools can simplify and streamline your school’s operations.
How quickly can we implement Sentrient in our school?
Most schools complete implementation within 4–6 weeks. Our onboarding team will configure core modules, import existing data, provide training for administrators, and roll out automated staff notifications.
Does Sentrient integrate with existing systems like student management or HR software?
Yes. Sentrient offers flexible APIs, pre-built connectors for leading SIS and HRIS platforms, and single sign-on via SAML or OAuth to streamline user access and reduce duplicate data entry.
How does Sentrient support Child Safe Standards and other regulations?
The platform includes templates and workflows aligned with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, state-based child safety legislation, Australian Privacy Principles, WHS requirements, and other key frameworks, ensuring you can meet and demonstrate compliance.
Can we customise workflows and policy templates to match our school’s processes?
Absolutely. Administrators can tailor training curricula, incident categories, policy acknowledgements, and risk-treatment plans to reflect your school’s terminology, approval hierarchies, and unique governance structures.
What reporting capabilities does Sentrient provide?
Real-time dashboards give leadership teams instant insight into training completion, outstanding acknowledgements, incident trends, and risk levels. Custom report builders allow you to generate board-ready or audit-specific documents with a few clicks.
How is our data secured, and who can access it?
Sentrient utilises enterprise-grade encryption (in transit and at rest), role-based access controls, and multi-factor authentication. You define user roles and permissions to ensure each staff member sees only what they need.
What support and training does Sentrient offer?
We provide comprehensive onboarding, live webinars, on-demand video tutorials, and a dedicated customer success manager. Our 24/5 support team is available by phone, email, or live chat for technical assistance and best-practice guidance.
Can the Sentrient scale be used for multi-campus or networked school groups?
Yes. The platform supports single-campus setups and federated structures, allowing district-level oversight while preserving autonomy for individual sites.
What are the licensing options and pricing structure?
Sentrient offers per-user annual subscriptions with tiered pricing based on your school’s size and feature requirements. Volume discounts apply for multi-campus deployments and longer-term commitments. A detailed quote can be provided following a brief discovery call.
