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Access My School Portal
Parent communication software
Keeping parents in the loop
Our platform simplifies communication while reducing administration overheads for schools, academies and trusts - providing instant access to what really matters about a child’s education.
Centralise parent-teacher communication and payments with our school software
With 50,000+ daily users, our software supports both state and independent schools across the globe. Our parent engagement platform is a powerful, intuitive system that connects parents and teachers through a single streamlined dashboard, allowing schools to process online school payments, and manage your parents evening booking system.
Features of our parent communication software
Online bookings and payments
Our integration with trusted payment providers allows busy parents to easily pay for any school activity via the secure portal.
From performances to clubs, and extra-curricular activities to trips, parents can securely book and pay for multiple items or events all in one go, including their children's school meals, and their slot at parents evening.
Interactive, customisable forms
Seamlessly build and submit forms such as absence, leave, contact, medical details, new joiners and more, all from one central place.
To accommodate the busy, fast paced lifestyles of on-the-go parents, all of our forms are mobile first and can easily be shared with the other parent or guardian of the child, streamlining the communication process.
Day Planner for students
Give parents a seamless view of their children’s school life with our online day planner. Whether children have after school sports fixtures, exams, class lessons, music lessons, trips or parents evening appointments, parents and teachers can have an up to the minute view of their child’s calendar at the click of a button.
Streamline the resources you need by investing in parental engagement software
Boost engagement with our parent communication software
Once logged in, schools can send and store newsletters, school updates, emails, forms and more, all through our parent engagement software.
Working to centralise communication in schools and ensure parents never lose sight of their child's information, our platform provides all the information you need in one place and allows parents to communicate with one another through a secure messaging portal.
Integration with our school communication software
Cashless purse - By using our school lunch payments solution, parents now have the ability to select and pay for their children's school meals.
Our built-in parents evening system allows schools to upload timeslots – both virtual and in-person – to facilitate a seamless experience for parents to arrange and book their slots.
MIS integration through Wonde pulls a range of student and academic data from your existing MIS system, whether that’s Arbor, SIMS or any other MIS your school may be using.
Busy parents can get notifications straight through Alexa.
Dynamic integration with Microsoft Teams and Google Classroom assignments.
Integration to a number of leading applications and third-party software, providing a single sign-on for parents and guardians.
Over 200 schools supported with parent communication
We like the way in which it is easy to operate and understand, as staff can be quickly trained to use it
We have been really impressed by the support given to us, we have been quite challenging in our requests, but they always come back with great solutions and support.
I love its adaptability and the fact that it is so simple and straightforward to use
As a school that’s very committed to a sustainable future, one of the really quantifiable values of My School Portal has been the immediate access to information which has meant we have been able to cut down on the amount of paper we used as a school.
The implementation of My School Portal was very successful, with great feedback from parents from day one
Parents of our students are now keen for us to press further with our plan and develop more of the functionality My School Portal has to offer.
Access My School Portal pulls communications together all in one centralised place
It’s a one-stop-shop with everything they need to know about their child, it’s especially good for busy parents as they only need one login to access everything centrally.
More than just great parent communication software
We are dedicated to providing our customers with award-winning implementation and support to help them get the most out of their software.
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Why is parental engagement important in a student’s education?
Parental engagement comes down to two main things: what happens at home and what happens at school. Lots of studies tell us that when parents get involved, it helps students to learn better. But how can schools and parents make it happen in real life? And can technology improve engagement even more?
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Save 20% or more with an all-in-one parental engagement platform
Discover Access My School Portal, the all-in-one platform designed to keep parents informed, organised, and connected with their child's school experience. By integrating all essential functions into a single, user-friendly interface, we help you save time, reduce staffing needs, and cut costs on multiple resources.
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What's the best parent communication software?
We have compared the best products on the market to help you choose the right parent communication software for your establishment.
School parent communication software FAQs
How much does parent communication software cost?
The cost of parent communication software varies based on several factors. Pricing typically depends on the number of pupils, the type of school (primary, secondary, or independent), and the features included, such as online payments or parent-teacher booking systems.
Costs may be calculated per pupil and can include additional charges for integrations with existing school systems, support packages, and training.
When budgeting, consider the value added by the software, including efficiencies gained, reduced administrative tasks, and improved communication.
Features like cashless payments, SMS messaging, and online calendars can lead to significant cost savings and enhance overall school operations.
For precise costs, evaluate your school’s specific needs, request quotes, and compare options to find the best fit for your budget and requirements.
What is school parent communication software?
School and parent communication software provides better communication for schools, reducing admin and overheads, whilst increasing parent engagement. Connecting with parents on one simple to use dashboards ensures they have a better understanding of their child’s progress.
Schools can send and store parent news, updates, emails, forms and more all through one easy platform that integrates with Teams and Google Classroom. Having one central place means nothing is ever lost but it is all stored and can be referred to at any date, in the school communication software.
What is the use of school parent software?
Engaging parents is one battle schools can find difficult - parent and teacher communication software allow schools to bring parents and careers onboard by sharing more about how their child is doing.
Parent and teacher communication software allow school to collate all important information, key dates, clubs, progress and much more about a child in one easy to access place.
School communication not only helps with better parent engagement but also helps the school streamline processes, reduce workload and become a paperless environment.
What are the benefits of using school parent software?
The main benefit of school communication software is better parental communication and engagement. It’s one portal with everything both the school and parent need including; news, updates, important information, key dates, progress and appointments. The school communication software is interactive, customisable and provides an intuitive way for schools to manage their relationships and interactions with parents.
School parent communication software reduces admin for both the school and parent.
Solutions created by educators, for educators
At Access Education, we believe in simplicity. Our suite of integrated solutions is designed to seamlessly work together, creating a unified experience that transforms how you manage your school or trust.
- Financial Management: Optimise budgeting and financial management with real-time insights and simplified reporting.
- People Management: Manage recruitment, payroll, and staff well-being effortlessly.
- Parental Engagement: Consolidate communications and administrative tasks into one intuitive system.
- Curriculum & Assessment: Enrich learning with Access GCSEPod and Key Stage 3 resources, offering comprehensive content and insights.
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