Customer Story: Pangbourne College

Access My School Portal is the perfect solution for independent schools like Pangbourne College, connecting parents, pupils, and guardians with a user-friendly dashboard. The software provides instant access to essential information, such as timetables, academic progress, and school events, while reducing administrative overheads for schools. The platform allows parents to engage in their child’s education without impeding their journey toward independence, making it an ideal partnership for both parents and schools.

Pangbourne College: A parent’s perspective on partnership and independence

As a parent at Pangbourne College, Alexandra Garnier values the balance that My School Portal provides between staying informed and fostering her son’s independence. "One of the really good things about My School Portal is that as parents we can have an idea of what our children are doing, but we’re keen not to impede the experience of our children in learning independence," she explains. This balance allows parents to be involved and reassured, while also encouraging their children to take responsibility for their own education.

Partnership with schools: My School Portal fosters a collaborative relationship between parents and schools, ensuring parents stay informed while supporting their child’s independence.

Transparency: The platform provides parents with easy access to key information like timetables and progress reports, giving them peace of mind without over-involvement

Student independence: My School Portal empowers students by providing them with the tools to track their own academic journey.

User-friendly interface: The dashboard is intuitive and easy to navigate for both parents and students, enhancing communication without complicating the process.

A balanced partnership

For Alexandra, My School Portal offers the perfect balance of staying informed without being overbearing. She notes, "We can know what's going on without taking control over our children in an unhelpful way." By providing parents with access to important information while allowing students to manage their own responsibilities, the platform helps maintain a healthy and supportive partnership between parents and the school.

Reassurance and transparency

One of the key benefits Alexandra enjoys is the reassurance My School Portal provides. As a parent, she appreciates being able to monitor her child’s education without needing to intervene unnecessarily. "I, as a parent, can also be reassured in terms of what's actually taking place at school," she shares. This transparency allows parents to feel confident in their child's education while empowering the child to develop independence.

Supporting student independence

In addition to providing parents with critical information, My School Portal also benefits students by offering them the ability to manage their schedules and track their progress. "I understand that there's also an element that My School Portal offers to pupils so they can see their timetable and so forth, helping them grow in independence," Alexandra adds. This feature is particularly valuable at Pangbourne College, where students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning.

User-friendly and seamless

For parents like Alexandra, the ease of use is another standout feature of My School Portal. The intuitive design makes it easy for parents and students alike to access the information they need, when they need it, without hassle. This user-friendly approach simplifies communication and helps parents stay connected to their child’s school life.