Parent App

Since last summer we have been working hard streamlining and improving communication.  We have introduced a new school website, are extremely active on social media channels, and now we are excited to introduce our Parent App.

Available for all smart phones and tablets, the App will allow us to send information directly to you when required without the use of ‘snail mail’ or giving the information to students to bring home.  These methods are extremely costly or ineffective and while every school is facing further cuts we will be looking to send ALL information out electronically in the future.

When you have the app, we can easily keep you up to date and engaged with updates from the school.  Anyone can download the app and register, however, if you are a parent we have been working on integrating it with our school systems so you can get information on Attendance, Reports and Behaviour straight to your phone and with push notifications, you will never miss an update again.

Missing letters, forms and other communications will hopefully be a thing of the past as we move forward with this central digital two-way communication tool. The app is here.  Follow the steps below to download today.

If you are viewing this on your phone/tablet – click here to download on Android (anything other than iPhone/iPad) or click here for Apple Devices.

Step 1

Download the App

Visit either the App Store or Google Play to download our App.  It is called ‘Smart School Parent App’

Step 2

Allow Notifications

The first time the App opens, you will be asked to accept notifications – please ensure you select “Allow”.

Step 3

Register

Press Register here.  Select Chesterton from the drop down at the top then fill in your details to register for the app.  Press Register when done.

Step 4

Login

You can now Login to the app.  Select Chesterton from the drop down at the top and enter your details you just registered with.

Step 5

Choose Your Settings

Press Edit Settings to be taken to the settings section. Make sure you select News and the Parent Year Group(s) your children are in.  These will be vital for communication.  Don’t worry, we’ll remind you to change the year groups each September.

Step 6

Choose Other Categories

Select any other categories that are relevant to you and your children.  These help filter the relevant information for you.  To keep up with everything, select them all.  We don’t mind!

Step 7

Link Your Children

After selecting your categories, scroll down to authorise your children.  You will need your Parent ID and Pin which will be provided to you by us in a letter.  When you have entered the information, press Authorise. You only need an ID and PIN if you have children in school. If you didn’t receive one, please contact the school for help.

Step 8

Head to the Main Dashboard

Once you have authorised your children, if you have more than one child in school one ID and PIN will link them all, press the house in the top left corner to head to the main dashboard.

The Website and App have been developed with Smart School Websites.  For more information about them, please see their website here.