• iSAMS – A comprehensive school management system, designed to streamline the academic and pastoral support for your child, and to facilitate clear communication and engagement throughout their journey at our school)
• ManageBac – Online learning platform used by teachers and students of Year groups 7 to 13 for curriculum planning, assignment management, and assessment tracking. It helps organize learning materials and provide feedback on student progress.
• Toddle – Online learning platform used by teachers and students of Year groups Nursery to Year 6 for curriculum planning, assignment management, and assessment tracking. It helps organize learning materials and provide feedback on student progress.
• ARC Pathway – a specialized online platform used in our Early Years to understand and support your child’s individual development and well-being. It helps teachers track their progress, identify strengths and needs, and create personalized learning steps, ensuring every child receives the right support at the right time.
• Microsoft 365 – Email, One Drive for personal online storage, SharePoint for general information, Teams for online classes and Office tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

• Inspired AI – An AI-powered online learning platform that creates a personalized learning path for students of Year groups 3 and up, in subjects like English, Maths, and Science. It identifies their strengths and gaps, then provides tailored lessons and feedback to help them progress at their own pace.
• Turnitin – An originality checking and plagiarism prevention service that checks your writing for citation mistakes or inappropriate copying.
• UniFrog – Used to assist students in exploring their key interests and career paths to help them reach their goals.
• Accelerated Reader – A reading program aimed at Year groups 5 to 9 allowing them to quiz on books read and do a general comprehension reading test 1 a term to attain reading scores and growth.
• For our courses, we use a blend of physical textbooks and resources as well as digital textbook and resources that allow students to have access to interactive content and multimedia links while being automatically updated to latest editions.

• White Rose Education – used by schools for its high-quality, research-backed mathematics and science resources, professional development and a teaching-for-mastery approach. Schools utilise White Rose Education’s resources to support their curriculum by providing structured progression, clear learning objectives and assessment tools. The resources are designed to be engaging, interactive, and to align with national curriculum guidelines, helping teachers implement a teaching-for-mastery approach
• Hodder Education – Award winning education publisher supporting teaching and learning throughout the world with quality print and digital resources.
• Ebook.com – A leading retailer of ebooks, with a vast range of ebooks from academic, popular and professional publishers.
• Languagenut – Enables students to reinforce their vocabulary.
• Twinkl – An online educational publishing house, which provides a large variety of educational ideas resources for teachers.
• Kahoot – A game-based learning platform that brings engagement and fun.
• Press Reader – Digital access to thousands of global newspapers and magazines, fostering reading, research, and a broader understanding of the world.
• Jstor –Online academic research database used for research. It contains a comprehensive collection of peer-reviewed journals and historical documents, allowing students to explore complex topics, support their essays and projects with credible sources, and develop strong critical thinking abilities

• iSAMS Parent Portal – To access school information, policies, timetable, academic reports, attendance and submit attendance excusals for students of all Year groups. (available as a web app and web portal – the existing app on the app/play stores will be phased out – Google how to add a web app from my iPhone or Android phone)
• ManageBac – To view timetables, assignments, class resources, and announcements for students of Year 7 – 13. (available as an app for mobile devices and web portal on laptops/desktops)
• Toddle -To view timetables, assignments, class resources, and announcements for students of Year 5 – 6. (available as an app for mobile devices and web portal on laptops/desktops)
• ARC Pathway – gives parents a clear view of their child’s early development and learning milestones. (available as an app for mobile devices and web portal on laptops/desktops)
• Schools Buddy – For booking of extra curricular activities and parent meetings – Is accessible from within the iSAMS Parent Portal
• Northfields App –  For pre-ordering meals at the canteen and E-Wallet management (available as an app for mobile devices)

We would like to share the following video guides which have been prepared to assist you as parents in using these platforms:

• iSAMS Parent Portal guide for parents
• ManageBac guide for parents (Secondary School)
• Toddle guide for parents (Primary School)
• ARC Pathway guide for parents (Pre-Nursery)
• Northfields App for parents (all school sections for online meals ordering)
• Schools Buddy guide for parents (all school sections for ECA registration)
• Schools Buddy guide for Parent Meeting booking via mobile app

We suggest that you verify if you have access to the relevant platforms and that your child is able to access the school email.

Forgotten password – How to retrieve your password?

• ManageBac Password Reset
• Northfields App Password Reset

Microsoft 365 SSPR (Self-service password reset)

• To simplify the process of resetting forgotten passwords for the school email and Microsoft Teams without contacting IT Services, we are pleased to inform that students can now reset their password on their own and from any location.
• A preliminary setup is required to have this feature activated and which will require 3 different validation levels, namely your mobile phone, personal email address and security questions. Once this setup is done, you or your child will be able to reset the password using one of the 3 validation methods. Please refer to the ‘SSPR Enrolment Guide’ for the preliminary setup and the ‘Password Reset Guide’ for resetting forgotten passwords.
• It is highly recommended that students change their passwords regularly specially if they feel that it might be known or was disclosed to someone else and also to have complex passwords which will be difficult to guess or crack. The password complexity requirements are defined in the ‘Password Reset Guide’

For student devices setup to access the school WiFi and the required apps, we have setup a system through Microsoft Intune to automate these setups from home. Please refer to the below video guides specific to your child’s device type to complete the setup. Note that you will require the school email account and password to do the setup:

• Windows laptop Intune setup
• Android tablet Intune setup
• Apple iPad Intune setup
• Apple Macbook Intune setup

If you are unable to complete the setup of Microsoft Intune, then the following apps need to be installed or bookmarked on their web browser as appropriate:

• Microsoft 365 (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, Outlook and Teams)
• ManageBac – https://northfields.managebac.com (For Secondary students only and login details are sent to the school email address)
• Toddle –  https://web.toddleapp.com (For Primary students only – students login using Microsoft 365 account)
• Inspired AI – https://app.century.tech/login/ (students login using Microsoft 365 account)

Office 365 apps can be downloaded here and installed on up to 5 devices.

Please ensure that the device operating system, firmware and Apps are updated to the latest version and is protected by an antivirus.

As technology becomes more integrated into education, schools face cybersecurity risks.

Students need to be aware of these risks and take steps to protect themselves online.

Below are some simple tips:

• Strong Passwords: Use unique and strong passwords for your accounts. Avoid using easy-to-guess information and always change the default password provided by the school.
• Protect Your Privacy on social media: Review privacy settings and limit the personal information you share publicly. Be cautious about accepting friend requests from unknown individuals.
• Watch Out for Phishing: Be cautious of suspicious emails or messages asking for personal information. Verify the sender’s credibility before clicking on links.
• Update Software: Keep your devices up to date with the latest security patches and updates.
• Report Security Incidents: If you notice any suspicious activities or security breaches, report them immediately to your teacher or to the IT Services department.

• Pre-Nursery Communication: For our Pre-Nursery students, we will be transitioning to the Arc Pathway platform for all communication and progress updates. Please note that ClassDojo will no longer be used for this age group.
• Former Montessori Students’ Communication: Students transitioning from our Montessori program to PYP at NIPS will now use Toddle for communication and learning updates. ClassDojo will be phased out for these students as well.

• Ed-Admin (Edana) Phase Out: The Ed-Admin (Edana) system will be phased out over the next academic year. We encourage you to familiarize yourselves with the new platforms mentioned below, as they will replace many of its functionalities.

• iSAMS Parent Portal: We are excited to fully launch the iSAMS Parent Portal. This portal will be your primary hub for accessing student information, academic reports, and other essential school data. 

• Absence Reporting via iSAMS Parent Portal: To streamline the process of reporting student absences, we kindly request that all absences be communicated directly through the iSAMS Parent Portal as of the new academic year. Note that attendance will be taken via iSAMS henceforth and  no absences should be reported via Toddle or ManageBac.

• SchoolsBuddy: For extracurricular activities, and aftercare sign-ups, we will be utilizing SchoolsBuddy. This platform will be accessible from within iSAMS parent portal and will simplify the process of managing your child’s participation in school activities.

• Revamped Northfields App: Our dedicated Northfields App is undergoing a significant revamp. The updated app will include new functionalities, allowing you to conveniently make online purchases from the school shop, use Juice payments for E-wallet top ups directly through the application and simplified login options via biometrics. 

• Oliver V5 Library System: Our school library will be upgrading to the Oliver V5 Library System. This new system will offer an improved interface for searching, reserving, and managing library resources.

• Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy Update: As part of our commitment to providing a consistent, future-ready learning environment, we are updating our BYOD policy. From August 2025, all students from Year 5 onwards will be required to bring a Windows laptop that meets our minimum technical specifications. Students who recently purchased under the previous BYOD policy may continue to use these devices for the moment. This change aligns with the upcoming implementation of the Inspired Global Study Platform (iGSP) and other Inspired platforms. We are providing a two-year notice period for this transition, with the Windows laptop becoming the required device for all Year 5–13 students starting August 2027. Refer to the details in the BYOD policy for more information.

• IGSP: The Inspired Global Study Platform will be in place as from August 2027 and will fully replace Toddle and ManageBac as Learning Management System.