School’s out for summer! Not that the previous term was traditional schooling per se, but still, the summer holidays are upon us. Although we’re all hoping for further relaxation of COVID restrictions, it has been announced already that schools are to return in September 2020, to start their new school year.
While most of the work done by schools is focused educating their pupils, many head teachers realise the importance of maintaining and constantly improving communication parents.
Our latest app updates have been well received by our current customers – particularly during the coronavirus pandemic. Throughout this period, we have continued to provide a high level of customer support remotely and ensured school’s can communicate effectively!
Education will undoubtedly look different after COVID – it already looks different. From social distancing measures to implementing new procedures to keep staff and children safe. Although this period has been stressful for everyone across the country, some changes could be made for the better.
We brought forward the launch of our Homework Hub to help schools during the coronavirus pandemic. Parents and students can download and submit homework, as well as live chat with teachers. It’s already helped numerous schools through the pandemic, and would benefit your school too.
Coronavirus has put a lot of processes on hold, but interviewing candidates for new job roles still needs to be done. Using video conferencing tools like Zoom enables schools to interview and onboard new staff and teachers remotely.
Asking children, especially young children, to social distance is a tall order. We’ve compiled the ways our school app can help teachers, students and parents socially distance through the pandemic.
We’re sharing some of the strategies Denmark has implemented to ensure parents, teaching staff and pupils can be confident in the knowledge their school is fully prepared.
I have only had this app for a few days and I have found it very useful, not to mention a relief that I no longer miss school information. It helps me plan and organise days a whole lot better and my children get even more benefit from school. Great job St. Mark's!!
Parent, St. Marks
Parentapps provide a friendly and mystery free service. Customising and updating your app couldn’t be easier. A great first step into the world of apps.
Steve George, Head Teacher
Since launching our app and website we have seen an improvement in our school’s communication. Parentapps were great to work with and the whole process was really straightforward.
Carol McMullin, Business Manager
Working with Parentapps has been a really positive experience for us. We would recommend them to any school looking to improve their communication with parents.
Lucy Barnwell, Director of Admissions, Marketing and Communications
The school app being used by Orchard Day Nursery is a perfect way for the nursery to keep in touch with parents and keep them up to date with events, plus important reminders for parents for everything going on in the Nursery.
Alix Bedford, Business Manager
Feedback from parents has been excellent & many people who do not normally engage in communications with school are on board!
Adam Vasco, Assistant Head Teacher
It’s easy to be enthusiastic about something you truly believe in and your product is exceptional. Thank you for making life a lot easier.
Marion Chute, School Business Manager
Feedback on the app from the parents has been fantastic. We looked at the number of people who are accessing the app in the last week of term and we were impressed with the numbers of people using it and how often they are using it too!
Emma Keogh
The thing that attracted me to it was that it was so straightforward. It was so professional looking and it was tailor made for the school. The key benefit has been with our communication.
Mair Hindmarsh, Headmaster
The app has really held its own over the past three weeks when the school being involved in a police incident, then our sewers collapsing … the app was invaluable! Parents commented on how good the communication was – fantastic!
Matthew Hargreaves, Headteacher
I had already heard lots of good things about the app and know how successful it will be here at the academy. The support we have already received from Parentapps has been excellent and I look forward to continuing to work with them going forward.
