education
Every student,
Every parent,
Every message.
From student marketing to crisis management, Critico’s range of communication and messaging services are dedicated to meeting the needs of the Education sector.
Putting powerful, flexible communication at your finger-tips and integrating with key education/VLE software systems we’re helping schools, colleges and universities across the UK and Ireland harness the power of text messaging to improve engagement with staff and students alike.
Data security is at the heart of Critco service and information security via UK data-processing and GDPR compliance is our priority – a commitment is reinforced by encrypted transmissions, ISO27001 accreditation, and Cyber Essentials certification.
solutions
Janet txt
Critico have been an approved provider of SMS messaging service to the Higher/Further education sector since 2007 and helps hundreds of customers leverage the power SMS text messaging to increase engagement with students and staff.
SIMS InTouch
Critico’s SMS messaging services is directly integrated with the SIMS InTouch service to enable quick and effective text messaging direct to parents/teachers.
API Integration
Critico’s suite of API gateway services makes it easy for third party education software systems to directly initiate and receive text messages via Critico’s secure gateway.
Radio
Radio systems play a vital role in managing and securing large sites/campuses such as colleges and universities as well as ensuring staff safety. Critico can design and install new systems, as well as maintain and upgrade legacy systems.
Staff Alarm/Alert Systems
Helping to protect staff in at-risk situations or locations, Critico can provide a range of staff-safety solutions from lone-worker ‘man-down’ monitoring to panic/call alarm systems that help enhance the safety and security of employees, wherever they are.
CASE STUDIES
Real-world results, real customer impact.
Our case studies showcase how our solutions deliver measurable results for organisations across sectors – from education and healthcare to public safety and beyond. Each story highlights the challenges our clients faced, the tailored approach we took, and the outcomes achieved. Explore these examples to see how we turn communication challenges into success stories.
EDUCATION
Uxbridge College
Uxbridge College adopted Critico’s Janet txt service to address low enrolment interview attendance.
Timely SMS reminders dramatically improved turnout, and in one case, prompting a student to arrive just minutes after receiving a message!
Its success led to wider use across the curriculum, valued for its ease of use, flexibility, and measurable results.
Trinity College
Critico’s NEXEDGE NXDN digital radio network replaced Trinity College Dublin’s fragmented systems, removing coverage blackspots.
The four-site UHF solution connects all departments and adds safety features like Man-Down and Emergency Alerts.
It’s improved efficiency, strengthened safety, and ensured reliable campus-wide communication.
Supporting your success with proven technology.
From critical alerts to everyday operations, our solutions keep your teams connected, informed, and ready to respond. We design systems around your needs so you can work smarter, act faster, and focus on what matters most.
Bridging the communication gap in education, one message at a time.