What is Earwig Academic and who is it for?
Earwig Academic is a cloud-based software platform designed specifically for special schools, SENCOs, and SEND professionals across the UK. It brings together teaching evidence, pupil assessment, parent engagement, and school reporting into a single, easy-to-use system — helping reduce workload and keep schools Ofsted-ready at all times.
How much does Earwig Academic cost?
Earwig Academic starts from less than £400 per year. There are three main packages — Bronze, Silver, and Gold — suited to different sizes and types of provision, from small SEND units and referral units through to large all-through special schools and multi-academy trusts. A package cost calculator is available to find your exact price.
Is Earwig Academic used by many special schools?
Yes. More special schools chose Earwig Academic in the 2020s than any other software package of its kind. The majority of Earwig client schools are rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and of over 300 Earwig special schools, only one has ever been downgraded.
Does Earwig Academic work for multi-academy trusts?
Earwig has a dedicated Trust Package designed for multi-school groups. It offers centralised billing, single sign-on for trust leaders, group-wide analytics for performance comparison across schools, and additional savings on training and support.
Can I see a demonstration of Earwig Academic before buying?
Earwig has a dedicated Trust Package designed for multi-school groups. It offers centralised billing, single sign-on for trust leaders, group-wide analytics for performance comparison across schools, and additional savings on training and support.