Legacy Modernisation for UK EdTech — ICO AADC Built In
ClickMasters provides Legacy Modernisation for UK EdTech businesses with ICO AADC, UK GDPR compliance from Sprint 1.
Key Highlights
Compliance
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Pricing
Legacy Modernisation for EdTech — UK Specifics
EdTech Legacy Platform Migration — Common Patterns
UK EdTech legacy platforms commonly encountered: Moodle (PHP — older installations, plugin debt, performance issues), Drupal 7 (EoL — no security patches since November 2023), Joomla, custom PHP applications from 2008–2015, and legacy .NET Framework 4.x (Windows Server). Migration pattern: ICO AADC compliance audit first (many legacy EdTech systems were built before AADC — non-compliant from day one), then technical migration (React + Node.js from PHP/Drupal), then PSBAR accessibility remediation.
ICO AADC Compliance in Legacy EdTech Migration
ICO Age Appropriate Design Code: legacy EdTech systems frequently have: no age verification, tracking cookies without AADC-standard consent, data sharing with third-party analytics (Google Analytics on school platforms — AADC non-compliant), and excessive data collection. Legacy migration = AADC compliance opportunity: remove third-party tracking, implement AADC-standard consent architecture, review data retention (many legacy EdTech platforms have no data deletion for departed students).
School MIS Migration and Data Transfer
Legacy EdTech systems with SIMS integration (SIMS .NET — legacy MIS): migration challenge is that SIMS .NET API is being deprecated in favour of Bromcom/Arbor REST APIs. EdTech legacy migration must account for: MIS API migration (from SIMS .NET to Bromcom/Arbor REST), student data migration (full academic history — sensitive, GDPR Article 9 for SEND data), and parental consent migration (consent records must be transferred or reconsented).
PSBAR Accessibility Remediation in EdTech Migration
PSBAR (Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations 2018): applies to all EdTech used by publicly funded schools. Legacy EdTech systems are frequently WCAG 2.1 A non-compliant (not even AA). Migration approach: build new EdTech platform to WCAG 2.1 AA from Sprint 1 — do not attempt to fix legacy PSBAR compliance (rarely worth the effort vs rebuild). Accessibility statement: mandatory under PSBAR — ClickMasters produces PSBAR-compliant accessibility statement as part of every EdTech migration.
Compliance
ICO AADC
UK GDPR
DfE standards
PSBAR accessibility
school MIS APIs
Cyber Essentials
Compliance & Regulations
Every solution we build for this industry is designed to meet the following regulatory and standards requirements.
ICO AADC
UK GDPR
DfE standards
PSBAR accessibility
school MIS APIs
Cyber Essentials
Investment Options
Flexible engagement models tailored to your edtech project requirements.
£25,000–£120,000
Full engagement
- Industry-specific approach
- UK GDPR compliant
- Dedicated technical lead
£3,500–£8,000
Scoping
- Industry-specific approach
- UK GDPR compliant
- Dedicated technical lead
from £2,000/mo
Ongoing support
- Industry-specific approach
- UK GDPR compliant
- Dedicated technical lead
What Our Clients Say
Success stories from clients in edtech industry.
“ClickMasters transformed our digital infrastructure. Their understanding of UK fintech regulations saved us months of compliance work.”
Sarah Mitchell
CTO, FinTech Solutions Ltd
“The team's expertise in NHS integrations and DTAC compliance was invaluable. They delivered on time and within budget.”
Dr. James Cooper
Medical Director, HealthFirst UK
“Their grasp of FCA requirements and insurance sector nuances helped us launch our platform 40% faster than expected.”
Michael Brooks
CEO, InsureTech Pro
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about edtech software development.
What is the biggest compliance risk in EdTech legacy migration?
AADC data transfer: migrating personal data about children from a legacy system to a new system is a new processing activity requiring a legal basis review. UK GDPR Article 6 basis for EdTech: legitimate interests (school's legitimate interest in providing educational services) or contract performance (for direct student-facing products). Children's data migration: ICO recommends data minimisation — only migrate the data the new system actually needs. Data that served no function in the legacy system should not be migrated.
How long does an EdTech legacy platform migration take?
EdTech legacy migration timeline: discovery and AADC compliance audit (2–3 weeks), architecture design and MIS API strategy (1–2 weeks), build new platform (8–16 weeks depending on scope), data migration testing (2–3 weeks), PSBAR accessibility testing and remediation (1–2 weeks), school acceptance testing and soft launch (2–3 weeks). Total: 16–26 weeks. ClickMasters conducts Technical Discovery (£3,500–£8,000) before any commitment to timeline.
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