Parentapps Connect vs Arbor Parent App

Parentapps Connect has a whole host of features that will make staying informed about your child’s education easier than ever. Our system was built with the help of feedback from parents and schools and has a variety of useful features to help you engage with your child’s school. Welcome to the future of school communications. Features: • Absence reporting Quickly and easily notify your child’s school of any absences. • Electronic consent forms No more lost forms in the school yard or missed school trips. • Multiple family member access Invite other family members to the app to ensure everyone is up to date. • Calendar and Term Dates Never miss another event! • Electronic Newsletters Stay informed of all that is happening at your child’s school right from within the app. • Messaging Receive important messages regarding your child specifically as well as group messages and whole school notifications. • Parents evening booking system Finding a time to meet with your child’s teacher is easier than ever with Connect’s Parents Evening Booking System Important Information: • Please ensure that push notifications are enabled to receive messages through the app • In order to register and login you must have received an invitation from the school to set up a Parentapps Connect account. • If other members of your family want to login, please ensure their email address and mobile number are also registered with the school. • If you experience any issues, please email support@parentapps.co.uk

Arbor lets you book parent/guardian consultation slots, register your child for a club or trip, and manage payments all from one place. You can also use it to check in on your child’s attendance, behaviour & academic progress. Arbor is only for parents at schools using Arbor Management Information System (MIS). If you’re not sure whether this applies to you, we recommend contacting your school office. Use Arbor to: - Take a look at your child’s key attendance information, including their average attendance for the year so far - Edit contact details for your child such as your home address or phone number - Register your child for an after-school club - Register your child for an upcoming school trip - Take a look at your child's behaviour information, including positive & negative behaviour points awarded this year - Manage your child’s payment accounts and pay for meals or trips directly - Track your child's academic progress, including the targets they’re working towards this year - Download report cards - Book slots at parent/guardian consultations - See your child’s timetable - Add new medical information about your child - Check upcoming homework assignments Having trouble? Please reach out directly to your school office for help.