iParent App vs Arc at Home

Similar in nature to the iStudent app, the iParent app offers parents quick access to real-time school information about their child. This includes everything from attendance records to exam results, reward and detention notifications, access to reports and assessments, teaching groups, timetables and more. The official iSAMS Parent app links directly with the iSAMS Parent Portal. It has been designed to offer parents a quick and easy channel for keeping up-to-date with their son or daughter’s performance and any relevant school information, including last minute calendar notifications or event invites. It is aimed at enhancing the information flow from your school/teachers to parents ensuring greater engagement between all parties. The iParent app offers parents a useful and configurable dashboard where they are able to view information and activities about all children at the school. Quick links are provided for: The timetable of each child Information about any sanctions and rewards School news and bulletins The school calendar The photo galleries More detailed information can then be located about the following: Teaching groups The school timetable Internal exam details (entries, timetables, results) External exam details (entries, timetables, arrangements, candidate details, results) School reports and assessments Attendance Activities Detentions Reward and conduct details Parents can use the app to view and subscribe to your school communications including emails, SMS messages and push notifications to the app. Push notifications will advise parents about any timely updates for each child, including information such as recently released reports or exam results, any rewards or detentions and pastoral records. They can also view the contacts linked with their child and request changes to any contact details, thereby ensuring the data is accurate and up-to-date. As with the iStudent app, there is full access to all school news and bulletins (both current and archived news), the school calendar and the school directory. The data used by the iSAMS Parent app is encrypted to ensure that confidential information cannot be accessed by unauthorised personnel. Your school also controls the level of visibility of information and communication subscriptions offered to parents. Please note: The iSAMS Parent app must be installed by your school in order for it to be accessible to parents. It will only work as part of the iSAMS management information system and Parent Portal.

Arc Pathway: The closest thing to seeing inside your little one’s head Arc Pathway is a supportive parenting app that helps you understand your child’s development and milestones better through easy-to-use sensitive assessment. This generates a programme of tailored tips and activities that match your child’s current development, so you can both love every step of their learning journey. Created by leading experts in childhood development and endorsed by preschools and nurseries nationwide and overseas, Arc Pathway is specifically designed for families of toddlers and preschoolers aged 1-5 years. Complete a simple question based assessment and it will instantly give you a holistic picture of your child’s milestones, across 7 key areas of development using illustrated arcs. Find out where your child’s strengths and any needs, what to prioritise and exactly what to do next. Plus, enjoy: • Expert advice and practical tips at the touch of a button • 1000+ simple and fun activities that will help your child flourish • On-demand webinars covering the parenting issues you care about • A buildable keepsake to share with friends and family • Ask an expert chat feature that can answer your parenting questions in seconds And so much more. Start your child's learning journey with Arc Pathway for only £4.99 a month. Why Choose Arc Pathway? Arc Pathway is a unique milestone-tracking app that gives a clear picture of your child’s entire learning journey at a glance. See how your child is developing across 7 key areas, including language and communication, physical development, early literacy and numeracy, wellbeing, and more. Our colourful arcs make it easy for you to see whether your child is on track or exceeding for their age, but allow you to instantly spot areas where your child may need more support. Arc Pathway will also show you exactly which areas are priorities for your child, and give you simple, fun and effective activities to help them develop. Update your child’s milestones and the app will instantly give you new priorities, tips and activities to match their next phase of development. Enjoy a growing library of resources available on demand and on the go, including exclusive video interviews with internationally respected experts in nutrition, psychology, child development and more. Arc Pathway also includes a handy expert chat feature that uses carefully curated professional advice to answer your parenting questions.