Why Choose SchoolTray?
22 May 2024
More than just a website, SchoolTray is a complete management system designed to make school life easier for everyone. We've worked with teachers, parents, and administrators to build a platform that solves real daily challenges.
| 10 Reasons Why Parents Love SchoolTray |
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- Always Informed
Instant access to newsletters, event notices, and urgent updates - no more lost notes in the bottom of school bags
- Flexible Contact
Parents choose how they hear from the school Email, SMS, or Instant App notifications
- Real-Time Calendars
View upcoming school tasks, deadlines, and events in one synchronized digital calendar
- See Student Progress
Follow class activities and curriculum milestones through dedicated class mini-sites
- Easy Absence Reporting
Notify the school of illness or request leave-of-absence online in seconds, without needing to phone
- Stress-Free Slot Booking
Book parents' evening appointments online and manage schedules at the touch of a button
- Digital Permissions
Approve school trips and photo consents with a few clicks - no more paper slips to sign and return
- Secure Online Payments
Pay for school dinners, trips, and uniforms via PayPal - no more searching for exact change
- Community Connection
Dedicated areas for Parents' Associations to promote events and coordinate volunteers
- Parents' Marketplace
A safe space for parents to advertise products or services to the trusted school community.
| 10 Reasons Why Teachers Love SchoolTray |
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- Showcase Achievements
Easily update class mini-sites with text, images, and video to celebrate student work.
- Simplified Preparation
Access and share lesson plans and educational resources from anywhere via the cloud.
- Evidence of Learning
Share secure progress updates with parents to keep them engaged in their child's journey.
- Instant Parent Contact
Message individuals or specific groups (like a sports team) without waiting for the office.
- Ditch the Paperwork
Spend less time on admin with digital forms and online record-keeping.
- No More Cash Handling
Automated online payments mean teachers never have to collect or track dinner money in class.
- Automated Consultations
Let the system handle parents' evening bookings while you retain full control over your timetable.
- Reward Success
Use the built-in Awarding App to recognize great work and notify parents of their child's success.
- Homework Control
Set assignments online, track submissions, and keep parents in the loop to support learning.
- Encourage Feedback
Create activity pages where parents can leave encouraging comments on their children's work.
| 10 Reasons Why Schools Love SchoolTray |
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- Update from Anywhere
Manage the school's online presence and send urgent messages from any device with internet access.
- Shared Responsibility
Empower teachers and user groups to update their own pages, keeping the site lively and current.
- Embedded Security
Granular permissions ensure that only authorized users see sensitive student or staff data.
- Ofsted Compliance
SchoolTray is built to fulfill and exceed Ofsted requirements for school website communication.
- Cost Effective
Drastically reduce school spending on paper, printing, and administrative overheads.
- Save Hours of Time
Automated absence reporting and digital forms free up the front desk for more important tasks.
- Financial Clarity
Track all income for trips, shop items, and dinners through a clear, digital auditing trail.
- Medication Management
Track sell-by dates for inhalers or EpiPens and send automatic reminders to parents.
- Safe Messaging
Use "Page-over-message" alerts on the website to ensure vital news is seen by every visitor.
- Modular & Scalable
Add or remove features as your school grows, from small nurseries to large secondary institutions.