Understand user needs
Gather experience from a broad range of timetablers, including people satisfied with their current tools and processes.
Explore the school studyEDUCATIONAL SCHEDULING / ROADMAP
Developing the system around real requirements.
The core solver is ready for targeted internal alpha testing, while development of the wider system continues. Our current phase combines broad user needs research with testing against real end-user data and requirements.
From development to evaluation.
Current status · October 2026
- READY FOR ALPHA TESTING
Core solver
The core solver is ready for targeted internal testing. Further functionality is still needed for a full system, with user needs research and alpha testing helping to guide its development.
- CURRENT PHASE
Broad research. Targeted alpha testing.
RESEARCH TRACK ALPHA TRACK Evaluate real requirements
Conduct internal testing with real end-user data, using each participating institution’s full scheduling and product requirements as the basis for testing.
Discuss alpha participation - NEXT / INFORMED BY FINDINGS
Develop the wider system
Use the research and alpha results to prioritise remaining functionality and refinements, and shape the next evaluation phase. Timing and scope for wider access will follow what we learn.
WHAT ALPHA MEANS HERE
Internal testing,
grounded in your school.
Alpha testing is conducted internally by YATS using real end-user data. It is a focused evaluation with participating institutions, rather than a self-service trial.
- Agree the requirements
Establish the scheduling rules, preferences, product requirements and evaluation criteria with the participating institution.
- Agree how data will be shared
Arrange the necessary data handling and transfer before testing. Please do not send pupil, staff or timetable records through the general contact form.
- Test against the full brief
Evaluate results against all agreed requirements, review any gaps and use the findings to guide further work.
TWO WAYS TO CONTRIBUTE
Share experience. Explore participation.
You can contribute to user needs research without taking part in alpha testing.