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Case study learning-dna

Turning manual education workflows into digital products

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Learning DNA platform interface

300+

Schools now using the platform

Fast-growing

One of the UK’s fastest-growing EdTech start-ups

2 weeks

Previously needed to prepare a 360-degree report

Technologies

The tech stack we used to build this project

Supabase logo

Supabase

TypeScript logo

TypeScript

Vue logo

Vue

Node.js logo

Node.js

Docker logo

Docker

Digital Ocean logo

Digital Ocean

Project summary

TopFlight helped Learning DNA digitise its assessment and reporting services for schools and families. We developed Exam Access Pro and an AI-assisted reporting tool, turning complex processes into digital workflows and refining both products through stakeholder feedback.

The problem

The problem

Manual forms, spreadsheets and repeated document preparation were slowing service delivery. Learning DNA reported that a 360-degree assessment report could take up to two weeks to prepare, and wanted a more efficient digital workflow.

The challenge

The challenge

Deliver useful first versions quickly while accommodating different user roles, sensitive pupil information and evolving assessment requirements. The products needed to reflect how school staff and assessors work, with the flexibility to adapt as feedback clarified their needs.

The services

The services

We mapped user journeys, designed interfaces and prioritised features through stakeholder reviews. We then built Exam Access Pro workflows for Forms 8 and 9, including dashboards, notifications and PDF generation, alongside an AI-assisted reporting tool that lets staff review and refine drafts before exporting PDFs. Feedback was implemented iteratively, document outputs were refined, and we supported the deployment of each product update.

The result

Following deployment, Learning DNA has scaled to serve 300+ schools and become one of the UK’s fastest-growing EdTech start-ups. TopFlight’s product design and engineering helped develop its core digital offering, turning specialist services for children with special educational needs into software that supports delivery at scale.

Testimonial

"Incredibly easy to work with"

Working with TopFlight has been an exceptional experience. They quickly understood our vision and built exactly what we needed. They are now partnering with us to scale our product in schools and they've really given us the firepower to innovate.

The team were proactive, thoughtful, and incredibly easy to work with always finding smart, pragmatic solutions without ever compromising on quality or compliance. Our platform has already helped us demonstrate the potential of Learning DNA to partners and investors, and it's given us a strong foundation to build on as we grow.

Portrait of Lizzie Shearing

Lizzie Shearing

Founder of Learning DNA

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