At our school, we use a small number of carefully selected apps to support communication, learning, and the day-to-day running of the school. These tools help us manage essential tasks such as homework, payments, permissions, and sharing your child’s progress.

We understand that using multiple apps can sometimes feel overwhelming, so we aim to keep this to a minimum and only use platforms that are essential.

If you experience any issues accessing or using any of these apps, please don’t hesitate to contact the school office—we are always happy to help.

Arbor Parent App

What it’s used for:
Arbor is the main school app used to manage your child’s day-to-day school life and communication with the school.

Key features:

• Report your child’s absence (e.g. sickness)
• Update your child’s personal and medical information
• Give consent for trips, clubs, and photo usage
• Make payments (e.g. dinners, nursery, trips)

    

Google Classroom

What it’s used for:
Google Classroom is used by the school to set, manage, and submit homework online. Children from Reception and above are assigned a login, but is mainly used from Year 1.

Key features:

• Teachers set homework and assignments digitally
• Children can complete and submit work through the app
• Receive feedback and marks from teachers

  

Pageticker

What it’s used for:
Pageticker is used as a digital reading journal to record your child’s reading at home.

Key features:

• Log each time your child reads at home
• Record pages read and add comments
• Teachers can monitor reading progress
• Encourages regular reading habits
• Keeps a clear history of your child’s reading activity

 

Times tables Rock Stars

What it’s used for:
Times Tables Rock Stars is used to help children practise and improve their times tables through fun, game-based learning.

Key features:

• Daily times tables practice through interactive games
• Builds speed and accuracy in recalling multiplication facts
• Engaging “rock star” theme with avatars and rewards
• Tracks progress and highlights areas to improve
• Can be set as homework by teachers
• Accessible on app or browser with a school login

EvidenceMe

What it’s used for:
Evidence Me is used in Nursery and Reception to record and share observations of your child’s learning and development.

Key features:

• Teachers upload photos, videos, and notes of your child’s learning
• Tracks progress against early years curriculum goals
• Parents can view observations and add comments or contributions
• Securely shares your child’s learning journey between home and school

Parents’ Evening Booking (SchoolCloud)

What it’s used for:
SchoolCloud is used to book and attend virtual parents’ evening appointments.

Key features:

• Book appointments with your child’s teacher online
• Attend meetings virtually via video
• Simple and easy-to-use booking system
• For children with SEN, face-to-face appointments can also be booked through the same platform
• Booking opens approximately 1–2 weeks before parents’ evening (you will receive an email reminder)

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