How is MyChildAtSchool (MCAS) app making a difference?
Academic engagement in the UK is influenced by many factors, ranging from mental health to parental involvement. These factors play a crucial role in shaping students' academic journeys, determining whether their experiences are positive or negative.
Despite the clear importance of tracking academic engagement, the UK market lacks sufficient products that effectively address this need. This gap is why we are particularly proud of our MyChildAtSchool app. In June, we launched a brand-new version of the app, introducing innovative features designed to be easy for schools to set up and for parents to follow.
Our MyChildAtSchool app has already made a significant impact, boasting a 4.3-star rating on the Apple App Store based on over 62,000 reviews. This rating is notably higher than those of parent apps offered by other MIS providers, highlighting our app’s effectiveness and user satisfaction.
By providing a reliable tool to track and enhance academic engagement, we aim to support both schools and parents in fostering a more positive and productive educational experience for students.
Enhanced academic engagement
The biggest problems are usually those that are not detected for a longer period of time. An example of such a problem is attendance. Without timely intervention and involvement, the problem gets more extensive and problematic.
One of the most critical features right now is the app’s ability to provide parents with a clear breakdown of their child's attendance. They can view attendance for each period and see reasons for any absences, whether unauthorised or due to lateness. This data is pulled directly from the MIS, meaning the school doesn’t have to manually upload it; attendance information is available on the app as soon as the register is completed. This will help in contributing to resolving the attendance issues which UK schools are currently facing. More on the post-pandemic attendance crisis can be accessed in our whitepaper here.
MCAS does not only help with tracking attendance, but parents can also access information about their children’s behaviour and how it affects their academic journey. Accessing reports, generated by schools, is straightforward with the MCAS app. Schools simply upload the reports online, and parents can view them whenever it's convenient for them.
While it may seem like an obvious feature of an MIS, many providers do not offer such extensive functionality to parents. When selecting the right MIS, it is important to assess all of the features that providers can offer.
Improved curriculum management
Managing your child's school schedule and extracurricular activities can be quite a challenge. From getting them ready for daily classes to ensuring they attend their various clubs, it's no small feat for parents. That's why we're here to help make things as easy as possible, so you won't have to worry about missed dance classes or incomplete math homework. Let's dive into how we make this happen.
With the MyChildAtSchool (MCAS) app, parents can seamlessly handle various aspects of their children's school life. You can register your kids for clubs, make necessary payments, and track their attendance and progress—all in one place. No more juggling multiple systems or trying to remember different login details. Additionally, the app provides a clear view of your child's timetable, so you can ensure they are 100% ready for their classes each day.
Our aim is to ensure that instead of having a headache in the morning, parents can enjoy their breakfast, knowing exactly what’s happening, when, and where.
Bromcom supports parents
Choosing the right MIS can feel overwhelming, with so many details to consider. At Bromcom, we focus not only on what schools need but also on what parents need. That's where our MyChildAtSchool app comes in. It allows schools to communicate effectively with parents, and in turn, parents can easily track their children’s progress.
In an era of widespread attendance issues, keeping parents engaged and well-informed is crucial. Our parent portal, especially the app version, is essential for keeping parents in the loop and rebuilding their relationship with schools post-pandemic.
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