Your all-in-one parental engagement software

My School Portal is an all-in-one parental engagement software that helps schools streamline communication, simplify administrative tasks, and foster stronger relationships between staff, students, and parents. It consolidates school-related information into a secure, user-friendly system that includes everything from communication tools to payment options, homework tracking, and scheduling. 

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Yes! The My School Portal mobile app brings together all the core functionality of My School Portal into a single, streamlined mobile experience. It allows parents and guardians to:

• Access communications, calendars, day planners, reports, bookings, and payments - all in one place
• Receive real-time push notifications for urgent updates and reminders
• Log in securely & conveniently with a single set of credentials including biometrics, and see multiple children in one profile
• Navigate a fully branded interface that reflects their school’s identity

This means families no longer need to switch between systems or rely on desktop access to stay informed. Everything they need is now available on the go, from their smartphone.

My School Portal brings all communication channels—email, SMS, social media, and school website updates—into one place. Parents can access important information instantly without the need to juggle multiple platforms. Plus, all communications are streamlined and GDPR-compliant, boosting parent engagement in schools. 

Yes, parents can make secure cashless payments for school-related expenses such as trips, clubs, and extracurricular activities. The portal supports various card processing services, offering flexible payment options and competitive transaction rates. 

While My School Portal can be used in all state primary and secondary settings, it is particularly tailored to meet the needs of independent schools. The parental engagement solutions available through My School Portal offers tools that provide an exceptional parent experience, helping these schools streamline processes and maintain high standards of engagement and communication. 

Find out more: Effective communication strategies for parents and independent schools (theaccessgroup.com)

Absolutely. My School Portal seamlessly integrates with your school's Management Information System (MIS) and other tools like Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams. This ensures that all your school's data and communications are unified in one platform, increasing administrative efficiency and parent engagement in education.

My School Portal is ISO27001 certified, meaning it meets international standards for information security. The parent engagement sftware is designed to keep your data safe, ensuring that both your school’s information and reputation are protected. 

My School Portal includes a comprehensive calendar and day planner, allowing parents to view and manage their child's school events, clubs, and activities. This ensures they never miss an important date and can stay fully informed. 

Yes, My School Portal allows parents to track academic performance, attendance, and homework assignments. Parents and guardians can stay informed about their child's homework through integrations with Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams, as well as use real-time data and analytics, making it easier to monitor and manage student progress. 

By consolidating all communication, scheduling, payments, and learning tools into one easy-to-use platform, My School Portal ensures that parents stay informed and engaged in their child’s education. This boosts engagement, improves efficiency, and strengthens the relationship between schools and families. 

Find out more: Why is parental engagement important in a student's education? 

Adopt digital tools for tasks such as scheduling, payments, and record-keeping. Platforms that integrate with your school’s Management Information System (MIS) can automate many administrative functions, reducing paperwork and increasing efficiency. Encourage regular use of the parent engagement software for all administrative tasks, such as updating student information, managing schedules, and processing payments. Training staff to use the platform effectively and utilising its full range of features can significantly improve efficiency and reduce manual work. 

Online payment systems streamline financial transactions by providing a secure and convenient way for parents to pay for school-related expenses. This integration helps reduce cash handling, simplifies record-keeping, and offers flexible payment options. 

Utilise tools integrated into the school’s parent engagement platform, such as Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams, to support remote learning. Ensure that students have access to assignments and resources and maintain regular communication with parents to keep them informed about their child’s progress. 

Use the feedback tools available on your school’s parent engagement platform to collect insights from parents and guardians. Analyse this feedback to identify areas for improvement and make informed decisions that enhance the overall parent engagement experience. 

Yes. The portal connects with leading MIS platforms (SIMS, Arbor, Bromcom, iSAMS and others) so that data flows automatically — no duplicate entry needed.

Access Education is ISO27001 certified and GDPR compliant. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest, and you have full control over access permissions.

Most schools are live within 4–6 weeks. We provide guided onboarding, including MIS integration, staff training, and a customer success plan to ensure adoption.

No. Parents can log in through any browser or via the mobile app, which is compatible with iOS and Android.