Customer Story: Bede's Senior School
Bede’s Senior School is achieving great success after implementing Access My School Portal to streamline communication between the school and parents. The portal has allowed the school to centralise all important information, giving both staff and parents an efficient platform to stay informed about student progress and school activities.
Access My School Portal
Independent school
Streamlined parental engagement for independent schools
Access My School Portal is designed specifically for independent schools, offering a simple, user-friendly platform that centralises key information for parents and staff alike. From attendance records to rewards, reports, and other critical data, the portal brings everything into one place. Independent schools, which often have diverse and complex communication needs, can rely on My School Portal to bridge the gap between parents and the school, ensuring that essential information is easily accessible, up-to-date, and secure.
Bede’s Senior School: Why My School Portal was the Perfect Fit
Located in East Sussex, Bede’s Senior School sought a solution to improve communication between the school and its parent community. Headmaster Peter Goodyer chose My School Portal because it provided a one-stop solution to amalgamate all communications in one centralised space. Peter shares his experience: "What My School Portal satisfies for our teachers is the opportunity to have data readily available about children within the school. But most importantly, it gives parents a one-stop shop to find all the information they need about their child."
Key takeaways
- Centralised communication: My School Portal consolidates all parent communications into a single, easy-to-use platform.
- Teacher autonomy: Teachers have more autonomy with access to student data on demand.
- Parent convenience: Parents can access all necessary information about their child in one place, reducing stress and confusion.
- Positive parental feedback: The portal's ease of use has led to significant positive feedback from parents.
Improved parental engagement through centralisation
Bede’s Senior School faced challenges with managing multiple communication channels, which caused confusion for parents and staff. "We needed a way to pull together all our communications into one centralised space," says Peter. My School Portal provided the perfect solution, allowing parents to access everything from attendance records to school reports in one place. This centralisation not only simplified the process for parents but also provided peace of mind that they wouldn’t miss important updates about their child's education.
Increased teacher autonomy
Beyond benefiting parents, My School Portal also enhances teacher autonomy at Bede’s Senior School. Teachers can log in to the portal and instantly access important data, such as student performance, conduct records, and more. Peter explains, "Our teachers now have the opportunity to log in and see that data themselves. It’s all readily available, which empowers them to be more proactive in supporting their students."
Parents love it!
Ultimately, the success of My School Portal at Bede’s Senior School is measured by the positive feedback from parents. Peter emphasises, "The most important thing for me is that it helps parents. That’s the most important indicator of something we’ve got right." With My School Portal, parents no longer need to juggle multiple platforms or sources to find out key information. Instead, they can log in once and have everything they need at their fingertips, leading to increased satisfaction and engagement.
By implementing Access My School Portal, Bede’s Senior School has not only streamlined communications but also strengthened the relationship between the school and its parent community.