When Brian Hammett, Director of Compliance & Business Support at Inspire Early Learning Journey, helped launch the service's first campus in Preston, one of his earliest priorities was finding the right software to underpin their operations.

As a new service, we knew the systems we chose would shape how our educators worked, how families connected with us, and how efficiently our campuses could operate.

Brian Hammett, Director of Compliance & Business Support

After spending significant time reviewing different platforms, Brian and his team kept coming back to Xplor — and not just because of the technology. "What stood out wasn't just the product itself, it was the values and mission behind the company," he says. "It was clear that Xplor had been built by people who genuinely understood the day-to-day realities of education and the pressures educators face." Brian saw a company with a vision to redefine how education services operate — not simply to create software or generate revenue, but to make early education more connected, more accessible, and more effective for educators, families, and the children they support every day. 

One Platform, One Ecosystem 

A key frustration Brian identified when reviewing other platforms was that most only specialised in one area — either family communication, administration, or educational programming. "Many services end up relying on multiple systems, which creates complexity and fragmentation for teams," he notes. 

With Xplor, everything sits within one integrated platform — Home, Office, and Playground — working together in a single ecosystem. For Brian, that consolidation was a significant advantage. "Support, training, and system knowledge all come from a single source, making it far easier for our teams to learn, navigate, and confidently use the tools available to them."

Giving Time Back to the People Who Matter Most 

But the moment Brian knew Xplor was truly making a difference came when his teams started getting time back. "In education, time is everything," he says. "Every minute returned to our educators, educational leaders, and campus managers is a minute that can be invested in children and families — in meaningful conversations, in supporting children's development, and in strengthening relationships across our community." 

For Brian, this was Xplor's most powerful contribution. "Xplor didn't just streamline our systems; it gave time back to the people who make the greatest difference in a child's life. And in early education, that time is incredibly powerful." 

Connecting Families, Educators and Operations 

With communication, operations, and educational documentation brought together in one platform, Brian has seen the benefits flow across the entire organisation. "Leaders can access important operational data quickly, educators can document learning more efficiently, and families can stay more closely connected to their child's experiences," he explains. 

Crucially, it has allowed Inspire Early Learning Journey to scale while maintaining the quality, communication, and relationships that are central to early childhood education. 

A Partnership Built on Honesty and Shared Purpose 

Brian is equally positive about the working relationship with the Xplor team itself. "What stands out most is that they genuinely understand the early education sector and the realities of running a service," he says. 

He also values the honesty that characterises the partnership. "No system or organisation is perfect, and the Xplor team is open about that. When something can be improved, they're willing to acknowledge it and work towards a better solution. That humility is important." For Brian, it goes beyond a typical vendor relationship. "It feels less like working with a software provider and more like working with a team that is genuinely invested in improving education." 

A Platform Worth Exploring 

For other services considering the platform, Brian's perspective is clear. "If you're looking for a platform that connects families, educators, and operations in a way that reduces friction, gives your team back valuable time, and has been built with the true purpose of education in mind, Xplor is worth exploring." 

He sees the partnership as an ongoing one, rooted in shared values. "Education is always evolving, and the tools that support it should evolve as well. Xplor is a partner that understands that." 

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