parentsportal.scot

parentsportal.scot

by Improvement Service Company

7 ratings
72 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 19, 2023
  • August 19, 2026

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About

This app connects parents directly with their child's school online, replacing traditional communication methods. It provides easy access to important school information and services, including absences, attendance records, and report cards, with notifications for updates.

Report absences online
Update child's details
View attendance records
Access class timetables
Read school notices
Respond to permission slips
Check report cards
Receive notifications
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What users say

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What's New in parentsportal.scot

2.3.2

August 19, 2026

General bug fixes and enhancements

User reviews

Unusable

Complete waste of time and unusable app. Obviously ill thought through and rushed.
I have two children at two schools (high and primary) and only one of us (parents) can actually fully utilise the system. First child has moved to high school and details are incorrect so we can’t register without following up with the school. My child hasn’t changed name over the summer so the usual inability to transfer basic data through the council system has once again come to fore. I don’t know why we pay council tax as it just appears to be wasted at every opportunity!
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Much Improved but….

I thought the updated app was much easier to use and having face recognition negates the need to bounce the gov website so well done to the engineering updates.

One minor improvement might be to automate the capital letter when entering names, etc. I kept having to go back and capitalise letters. Other than that, well done all 👏
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Timetable

Of course the schools won’t give the kids paper copies of their new timetable so I’ll have to print it off the portal. Is there actually a way to get it to fit onto one sheet of paper or does my son really have to carry round 2/3 sheets of paper??
Normally u just took a photo of the week and the kids put it o t heir phone wallpaper. Kinda useless if u can’t format it onto one sheet.
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Not user friendly

This is no quicker than the hand written letters sent home. The amount of tick boxes and repeat information required puts you off as soon as there is a notification that a form is required. Surely it could have an update for additional
Contact to select a person that is used regularly

Checks

I have approved checks but activity is still there

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

56 issues

Submit button greyed out

Bug

Submit and save buttons not highlighted

Bug

App doesn't respond to interaction

Bug

Notifications do not disappear

Bug

Notifications don't happen sometimes

Bug

Constantly told to update information already updated

Bug

App doesn't work half the time

Bug

App crashes and closes

Bug

Face ID/passcode login not working

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Add child not working

Bug

Links shared not clickable

Bug

Lost information when editing

Bug

Adding new contact doesn't work

Bug

Dropdown list of options doesn't appear

Bug

No feedback on save failures

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Edit does not allow changes to be saved

Bug

Two notifications shown and won't go away

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Report cards not available

Bug

Report card text too small to read

Bug

Children's details constantly drop off

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Not getting notifications for new messages

Bug

Duplicate emails for same notification/child

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Emails where unable to act

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Inability to have nominated parents/guardians/carers respond

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Always an issue, bugs required to use

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Logged out all the time

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Notifications don't open/work

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Second child disappeared from app

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Password requirements are absurd

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Too many notifications

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No obvious way to reduce notifications

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Repetition of information on permissions

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Not updated quick enough

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Clunky and always issues

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Never works, black screen on launch

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Validation code not sent to email

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Ages to register due to exact spelling requirements

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Constantly glitches with errors

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App keeps freezing

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Unnecessary repetition of information

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Login process abysmal, doesn't retain password

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Slow system with buffering

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Treatment clauses text not fully shown

Bug

Only 1 parent/carer can access app

Bug

Messages lack formatting, no line breaks

Bug

Blank screen after login page

Bug

Many attempts to get on

Bug

Site is dreadful and doesn't function

Bug

Takes 20+ minutes for published content to show

Bug

Tedious app, repeating same information

Bug

Missing child details, daughter removed by glitch

Bug

Terrible app, never works

Bug

Kids details different from school info

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Access to app difficult, authenticating every time

Bug

Constantly asking to reset password

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Not updating details

Bug

Requested Features

17 requests

Store/save certain information

Feature

Allow both parents equal access and approval

Feature

Add option for parents happy for all platforms

Feature

Allow custom order for bookmarks

Feature

Add custom services

Feature

Improve search functionality

Feature

Mark all messages as read

Feature

Ability to mark, move, delete, or archive notices

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Nominated parents/guardians/carers to respond

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Allow formatting in messages

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Allow clickable links in messages

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Improve pinch-to-zoom and rotate view on images

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Add notification badges to app icon

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Allow messages to be marked as unread again

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Option to choose notification delivery (app, email, none)

Feature

Allow parents to choose which parent has access

Feature

Allow parents to decide which parent has access

Feature

FAQ

What does parentsportal.scot do?

parentsportal.scot is an app designed to connect parents directly with their child's school online. It replaces traditional methods like letters and phone calls, offering a secure platform for accessing school information and services.

What are the key features of parentsportal.scot?

Key features include reporting absences, updating your child's details, checking attendance records and report cards, viewing class timetables, reading school notices, and responding to permission slips. The app also provides notifications for updates.

Is parentsportal.scot free to use?

Yes, the parentsportal.scot app is free for parents to use. It is designed to provide easy and direct access to school information and services without any cost to the user.

Which Scottish local authorities support parentsportal.scot?

The app is available in several Scottish local authority areas, including Aberdeenshire, Dumfries & Galloway, Dundee, East Dunbartonshire, East Lothian, East Renfrewshire, Fife, Glasgow, Inverclyde, Moray, North Lanarkshire, Perth & Kinross, Renfrewshire, South Lanarkshire, and West Lothian. However, not all features may be available in every council area.

How does parentsportal.scot improve communication between parents and schools?

It streamlines communication by offering a centralized online platform for essential school information and tasks. Parents can report absences, update details, and access academic information anytime, reducing the need for phone calls or physical letters.