As you know we try very hard to keep parents regularly informed about what’s going on at the school, however, sending paper letters home can be rather ‘hit and miss’ with letters often going astray along the way.

We are also increasingly aware of the substantial cost, time and environmental impact associated with the amount of paper and photocopying involved with this.

To help improve these areas we are using 'MyCgildAtSchool' (MCAS) to communicate to parents as follows:

Communication (MCAS Inbox)

• View messages sent from the school office and class teachers

• Send messages directly to the school office

Attendance

• Report absence due to illness or upcoming medical appointments (in attendance). From here you can also upload copies of supporting documents such as appointment letters when reporting absence.

• View your child's attendance marks

• You must continue to use the Request for Leave of Absence Form for absence due to exceptional circumstances.

Data Collection

• Review and update parent and children's personal data.

• Annual review of parent permissions and emergency contact persons

Payments, Clubs and Trips

• Book and pay termly for Multisports and other paid clubs (all external agency clubs and the Stoughton Breakfast Club will continue to be booked in the usual way)

• Book and pay for Northmead Supporters Team (NST) organised events and fundraisers

• Pay Trip Fees

Please find attached a Parent Guide for more information should you need it. We feel that MCAS is intuitive and user-friendly, and it should be a smooth transition over to the new app for you.