Customer Story: Beneden School

Access My School Portal is tailor-made for independent schools like Benenden, offering a platform that simplifies communication and fosters strong connections between schools and parents. The software offers a centralised location for accessing vital information, from academic progress to pastoral care, helping independent schools demonstrate their value and commitment to student success. Parents can feel more engaged and informed about their child's educational journey with minimal effort.

Benenden School: A commitment to strong parent-school relationships

Benenden School, located in Kent, sought a solution to enhance the way they communicated with parents. Headmistress Samantha Price explains, "What My School Portal does best is enable parents to feel very connected to the school. It’s responsive, allowing parents to quickly access information about their children and what’s going on in school." This sense of connection was vital to the school’s vision of fostering a strong community bond, ensuring that parents feel reassured about their child’s academic and pastoral progress.

• Stronger parent-school connections: My School Portal creates a stronger connection between parents and the school, ensuring they feel informed and engaged.
• Responsive communication: The portal allows parents to quickly access information about their child’s academic and pastoral life.
• Value for money: For independent schools, demonstrating value is key, and My School Portal helps schools meet parent expectations.
• Increased parent confidence: Parents have more confidence in the school, knowing that their child’s academic and pastoral needs are being tracked and addressed effectively.

Enhanced parent-school connections

At Benenden School, fostering strong connections with parents has always been a priority, and My School Portal has been instrumental in achieving this goal. Samantha Price, Headmistress, shares, "The platform allows parents to feel connected to the school and engaged with their child’s progress." Whether parents need to check attendance, review academic reports, or stay informed on school events, My School Portal provides them with all the necessary tools to stay in the loop. This connection has been crucial in building a strong sense of community and trust within the school.

Responsive communication

One of the standout features of My School Portal for Benenden School has been its responsiveness. Samantha highlights, "Parents can quickly access information about their children and what’s going on in the school." This immediate access to important details about academic performance and pastoral care ensures that parents always feel informed and involved in their child’s school life, allowing them to stay updated without delay.

Delivering value for money

For Benenden School, value for money is a critical aspect, especially in the independent sector. My School Portal plays a key role in meeting this expectation. Samantha explains, "Parents feel that the school is responding to their needs, and this helps demonstrate the value we offer." By offering a platform that consolidates key information and improves communication, the school enhances the perception of value in the eyes of the parents, strengthening their confidence in the education provided.

Boosting parent confidence

Ultimately, My School Portal helps Benenden School give parents greater confidence in their child’s education and well-being. Samantha notes, "Parents have a greater sense of confidence in the school because they see that we understand their child’s academic progress and pastoral care." This confidence helps foster a more positive relationship between parents and the school, contributing to an overall stronger community and more effective educational environment.