Why ‘Low Effort’ Beats ‘High Tech’ in School Systems

The most expensive system isn’t always the one with the highest licence cost — it’s the one that wastes the most staff time.

1. The problem with complexity

Every extra feature comes with setup, training, and support. Staff lose hours navigating options they’ll never use.

2. The hidden cost of “support calls”

If it takes 15 minutes to log a ticket and wait for a fix, multiply that by weeks and users — that’s real money in staff time.

3. When systems do too much

All-in-one systems often feel like three different products glued together. For small primaries, simple is faster and cheaper.

4. Why low-effort matters

A system that “just works” saves more time than any advanced feature ever could. When admin staff can send a message without thinking, you win back dozens of hours each term.

5. Ask the right question

When reviewing suppliers, skip “What can it do?” and ask “How long will it take my staff to use it?”

Less tech, more practicality — that’s where real savings live.

Related resources: MySchoolUpdate — school communication platform.