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Government Education

Square Root Solutions offers government education software development services, building software Irish public sector education bodies actually trust, not a commercial platform retrofitted to pass procurement. We help you deliver compliance-first, accessible systems built to the standards public sector education projects actually require, from the first sprint, not as a late addition.

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The Problem Public Sector Education Projects Actually Face

Public sector education work carries requirements most commercial software was never built around, procurement frameworks, accessibility standards, security clearance, and reporting obligations that go well beyond what a typical SaaS platform is designed to handle. Vendors often bolt these on late, or treat them as a compliance checkbox rather than a design requirement.

If you're delivering a public sector or government education project in Ireland, some of this will sound familiar:

Vendors treat public procurement as a hurdle to get through, not a framework to build around from day one
Accessibility compliance gets tested at the end, rather than designed in from the start
Reporting doesn't map cleanly to what the Department of Education or funding bodies actually require
Security and data residency questions arrive late in the process, when they should shape the architecture from the outset

None of that is really about whether the technology can meet the standard. It's about platforms designed for private-sector buyers, adjusted just enough to pass a public sector review, instead of software built around public education programmes.

How we help government & public sector education bodies

As a government education software development company offering public-sector education software development, we provide:

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Projects scoped and built with public procurement frameworks in mind from the start, not adjusted afterwards to fit them.

Accessibility standards designed into the platform from the outset, delivering accessible digital services for diverse users, not treated as a final compliance pass.

Architecture decisions, including hosting and data residency, made upfront, not left as an open question late in delivery.

Reporting structured around what the Department of Education and funding bodies actually need to see, through public funding and grant management workflows.

Platforms built to operate reliably across regions or nationally, with multi-agency and multi-institution architecture, not just within a single pilot site.

Experience navigating the pace, documentation, and stakeholder sign-off that public sector projects genuinely require, backed by policy and eligibility rule configuration and citizen and institution self-service portals.

Technology Built for Public Education

From secure admissions and multi-institution platforms to curriculum modernisation, we build accessible, accountable education systems designed around the security, reporting and operational demands of public-sector delivery.

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EdTech

We built the School and Admin platforms for NameDown, streamlining admissions for primary and post-primary schools. The system supports customised applications, automated selection, digital lotteries, waiting lists, and one-click offers, with personalised parent communication. Centralized, auditable records and seamless data exports provide schools with a transparent, efficient, and error-resistant admissions process.

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All admissions data centralized in one place
Lower correspondence costs through automated parent emails
Backed by Enterprise Ireland, NDRC, and South East BIC
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EdTech

We built a scalable Learning Management Platform for MLI International Schools, connecting admins, staff, and students across Ireland and the UK. The platform automates class placement, multi-centre scheduling, and staff grading, while student apps support assessments, schedules, and leaderboards.

Centralized dashboards provide comprehensive oversight, reporting, and usage analytics across learning centres.

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30+ years running Junior and High School programmes
5,000+ students welcomed across centres
8+ centres across Ireland and the UK
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EdTech

We built EduSmart Planner, an AI-powered curriculum and school planning platform for CJ Fallon. It converts curriculum PDFs into structured academic plans, helping schools reduce manual planning work.

Teachers can manage lessons, assignments, and quizzes more efficiently, while admins track progress and resources through a centralized dashboard built to streamline school operations.

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250+ schools using the platform across Ireland
4,500+ teachers benefiting from automated plan creation
75% of time saved in curriculum management

Why choose Square Root Solutions?

We're an Irish edtech and educational technology development company, built to internationally recognised standards. Our custom edtech software powers learning platforms trusted by schools, universities, and training providers, backed by independent certification, not promises.

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Years of
Experience

125M+

Platform
Users Served

350+

Projects
Delivered

150+

Engineers on
Our Team

100+

EdTech Solutions
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The Technology Behind Every Platform We Build

We choose the stack based on your project, not the other way around, this list reflects what we reach for most often, not a fixed template.

ReactJS
Next.js
Node.js
TypeScript
.NET
Python
PostgreSQL
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aws
azure
Docker
graphql
redis
elasticsearch
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Built for how Irish public sector education actually works

We know a public sector education project answers to more stakeholders, more scrutiny, and more process than a typical commercial build, and that's not something to work around, it's something to design for. We build procurement, accessibility, and security requirements into a project from the first sprint, so they're not a late-stage scramble before a review.

That's the standard our public-sector education software company Ireland relies on, delivered through education department software development and public education system development services, builds to, every time.

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What we typically build for government and public sector education

Every one of these draws on our education administration software for government and government training platform development experience, part of a broader government student data platform development and public education portal development offering, delivered by government education app developers Ireland trusts.

National or regional education administration systems

Accessibility-compliant learner-facing platforms

Systems built to public procurement and security standards

Reporting aligned to Department of Education requirements

Assessment & Examination Platforms

AI Learning Platforms

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Data stays where it should

GDPR-compliant by default, hosted in Ireland, not just "somewhere in the EU." For public sector projects, data residency and access control are treated as core architecture decisions, not optional add-ons.

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Wendy Oke

“They're not just an outsource development company, they became an extension of our team.”

Wendy Oke (CEO, TeachKloud)

Dr Jake Robinson

“Square Root Solutions understood exactly what we needed for our AI-powered learning platform. The team delivered something our students and educators genuinely rely on.”

Dr Jake Robinson
(Founder & CEO, OnWard Education)

Cathal D’Arcy

“Square Root Solutions put me at ease from day one, clear communication, a brilliant project manager, and a team that treated our success as their own.”

Cathal D’Arcy (Founder & CEO, Bergo)

Deirdre Lyons

“Square Root Solutions brought both technical depth and genuine care to our platform. What they built gives our team real confidence in how it performs.”

Deirdre Lyons (Founder & CEO, Acuru)

Aaron Keane

“Square Root Solutions built a platform our students actually use every day. Reliable, easy to use, and exactly what we needed.”

Aaron Keane (Founder, Leaving Cert Plus)

Our clients speak

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Square Root took the time to understand our vision, built a clear technical roadmap, and communicated brilliantly throughout, our dedicated project manager was outstanding. The team treated Bergo's success as their own, and I couldn't recommend them more highly.

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Cathal D'Arcy

Founder, BERGO - Specialist BER Assessment Software
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Square Root Solutions delivered a stable, high-performing MVP with strong early user engagement. Following an agile approach throughout, the team was responsive, adaptable, and proactive in resolving issues and incorporating feedback. They excelled at translating complex ideas into intuitive user experiences that users loved from day one.

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Anthony Kelly

Founder, Hitch Networking
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Square Root Solutions delivered exactly what we needed with professionalism, clear communication, and exceptional responsiveness. Their ability to adapt quickly while maintaining high-quality delivery made the entire process seamless. We look forward to working with them again and recommend them without hesitation.

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Louise Jones

CEO, Barrister365
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Working with Square Root Solutions was a seamless experience. They successfully delivered our app across two platforms, earning positive feedback for its intuitive design while maintaining a transparent and well-organized development process. Their willingness to adapt to evolving requirements, coupled with deep technical expertise & strong product thinking, made them a trusted technology partner.

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Niamh De Búrca

Founder, SproutPlans
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Square Root Solutions delivered our custom platform with professionalism, clear communication, and a genuine commitment to our success. They consistently met milestones, responded quickly to feedback, and worked as an extension of our team. Their dedication to building the best possible product helped make our platform launch a success.

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Conall Horgan

Founder, Talent Prospecting
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Working with Square Root Solutions was a great experience. They delivered a beautifully designed mobile app, communicated openly about timelines, and consistently met key milestones. Their responsiveness, transparency, and commitment to quality made the entire development process smooth and collaborative.

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Clare Gleeson

Co-Founder, Fostering Connect
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Square Root Solutions went above and beyond to help us achieve our goals. They successfully maintained our web platform, delivered a high-quality mobile app on time and within budget, and remained highly responsive throughout the project. The team consistently kept their promises, met every milestone, and demonstrated a genuine commitment to our success, making them a trusted technology partner.

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Deirdre Lyons

Co-Founder, Acuru (formerly Examfly)
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Square Root Solutions delivered a high-quality app that exceeded our expectations and created new revenue opportunities for our business. Throughout the project, the team communicated clearly, delivered on time, and remained incredibly flexible as our vision evolved. Their willingness to adapt, refine, and ensure every detail was right made them an outstanding partner to work with.

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Karl O Meara

Managing Director, Centric Pensions Limited
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Square Root Solutions brought creativity, enthusiasm, and genuine passion to every stage of our project. They delivered intuitive apps that have been warmly received by educators for their ease of use and rich functionality, while also generating growing interest among parents. Their clear communication and collaborative approach kept everyone aligned, making the entire development process smooth and enjoyable.

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Avril McMonagle

Founder & Lead Consultant, Meantóir
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Square Root Solutions transformed our website into a modern, accessible platform that's easy for non-technical users to manage and seamlessly integrates with third-party systems. Their excellent communication, responsiveness, and commitment to meeting deadlines made the entire process effortless. The improvements have contributed to increased student enrolment and delivered lasting value to our organisation.

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Tadhg Farrelly

IT Coordinator, Greenhills Community College

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, we've navigated public procurement processes directly, and scope projects with those requirements built in from the start, not adjusted afterwards.

Hosted in Ireland by default, with data residency and security decisions made explicit upfront as part of the architecture, not left open until later.

Yes, we build to connect with the systems already in place, so reporting and data don't require manual reformatting.

Yes, accessibility is designed into the platform from the outset, not tested in as a final compliance pass.

Yes, we build with that scale in mind from the start where it's part of the brief, not treat it as a future problem.

Possibly. A number of Irish and EU grant and funding schemes support education and technology projects. We can point you toward relevant options during your Discovery Call, though eligibility and funding decisions sit with the relevant body, not us.