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Scout Apps are essentially folders that contain related reports and information.

Scout Reports are organised within Apps.

Apps can also contain other features, including summary information, useful links and videos. Selecting an app tile will launch the app.

View all apps

When you log into Scout, 'Recommended' apps will appear at the top of the home screen, followed by 'Recently used' apps.

To see all Apps available to you, select the Apps button on the left-hand side of the screen.

Alternatively, you can search for the app in the search bar at the top-centre of the window.

A screenshot of the Scout welcome page showing how to use the search bar at the top or the apps icon on the left side navigation. A screenshot of the Scout welcome page showing how to use the search bar at the top or the apps icon on the left side navigation.
Image: View all apps and search for apps

Scout welcome pages

When you launch an app, the default page is the app’s Welcome page.

Welcome pages contain useful information and are divided into three main sections:

  1. Links to resources and support options
  2. A brief explanation of the information provided in the app
  3. A summary of the report categories in the navigation pane

Screenshot of NAPLAN app welcome page with the corresponding numbers 1-3 in red circles. Screenshot of NAPLAN app welcome page with the corresponding numbers 1-3 in red circles.
Image: Example of a Scout welcome page

Scout navigation pane

Use the navigation pane on the left of the screen to view all reports within the selected app.

Note that some reports have a down arrow icon in the title, indicating more views or reports within that heading.

Select the down arrow to reveal or hide the options.

Screenshot of NAPLAN app with the different reports circled on the left side bar navigation. Screenshot of NAPLAN app with the different reports circled on the left side bar navigation.
Image: Selecting reports from the Scout side navigation pane

Report explanations

Each Scout report will have a link to its own 'Report explanation' in the top navigation bar.

Report explanations provide context about the benefits to users, source of data, instructions on using the report and points to consider when analysing the data.

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