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Why Should Your School Have a Dedicated App?

Apps are everywhere. Collectively we download billions of them to our mobile phones and tablets each year. We do our weekly food shops, book flights and bank all from apps on our mobile devices.
But is a dedicated app suitable for your school? Can it deliver better…

Don’t think you can afford an app for your school? Then the think again! Connect staff, pupils and parents with the touch of a button. Get your free school app demo today.

Communication has changed dramatically in the last few years. More and more of us have smartphones and tablets that allow us to work, interact and stay updated on the move. Part of this revolution has been the development of apps that make our lives easier, more responsive and keep us informed whether we are at home, work or on holiday.

One area that apps have revolutionised how we interact is in our schools. More and more primary and secondary schools are introducing apps to keep parents up-to-date and helping to reduce the amount of time spent on admin in the process. Here are just a few of the benefits of getting a free app for your school today:

  • Ofsted are keen on the idea that schools communicate clearly and effectively with parents to make sure they know what is going on.
  • Mobile apps help to keep parents, pupils and staff informed instantly, all at the touch of a button.
  • Parents can receive smart notifications of upcoming events, reminders or problems at the school.
  • They reduce the number of incoming calls from parents with queries because most of the information is available to hand on their smartphone or tablet.
  • It reduces the amount of time your admin staff are handling parent related queries, freeing up time for other activities.
  • You don’t have to spend money on text messaging – you can get information straight out to parents for free using the free unlimited notification system on the app.
  • Introducing an app that cuts down on paperwork can help reduce the carbon footprint of your school, something every organisation has to work hard to achieve.
  • The app is simple to use and can be easily updated by selected individuals in the school office, sending information immediately to those who need it.
  • Use a school app smartly and you could be saving up to £10,000 a year in administration costs such as staff time and printing or calling and texting costs.
  • The app is hosted securely on our own dedicated system with the promise of 100% uptime so you don’t have to worry about any breaks in service.

The brilliant news is that you can get a free app designed for your school that keeps everyone in the loop. We can build the app for you, tailored to your needs and responsive to your school operational procedures. You can pick and choose the features that you want to include and begin sending that information today. Available for iPhone and Android, parents then just need to download it for free onto their devices to stay connected. There’s even a web version for those who don’t have a smart device.

Bespoke Parent Apps are designed with ease of communication in mind which means that you no longer have to worry about contacting each individual to update them on what’s happening in the school. You can tailor your app for specific purposes and make sure that your school gets the best out of the current digital technology. Find out how a school app can change the way you operate with our free demo today.