My Child At School App

At Winshill Village Primary and Nursery School, we use the My Child At School (MCAS) App to help parents and carers stay connected with their child’s education. The app provides secure, real-time access to important information such as attendance, reports, letters, and key updates from school. It also allows parents to make online payments for meals, trips, and other activities quickly and easily. MCAS is designed to strengthen the partnership between home and school, ensuring that families are always informed and involved in their child’s learning journey.

Benefits of Using the My Child At School App

• Instant access to information – view your child’s attendance, reports and school updates in real time.

• Improved communication – receive messages, letters and notifications directly through the app.

• Easy online payments – pay for school meals, trips, clubs and other activities securely and conveniently.

• One central place – all important school information is stored in one app, reducing the chance of missed letters or updates.

• Supports learning at home – by keeping up to date with your child’s progress, you can better support their education.

• Environmentally friendly – reduces the need for paper letters and forms.

• Accessible anywhere – log in securely from your phone, tablet or computer.

Benefits of My Child At School App for Winshill Village

• Strengthens home–school partnerships – improves communication with parents and carers, helping us work together to support each child.

• Reduces administration time – fewer phone calls, paper letters, and cash handling free up staff time for other priorities.

• More efficient payments – secure online payments for meals, trips and activities reduce the need for cash in school and simplify financial processes.

• Improved attendance tracking – real-time sharing with parents encourages better attendance and punctuality.

• Clearer record keeping – digital systems ensure key information is stored securely in one place, supporting safeguarding and reporting.

• Cost effective and eco-friendly – saves money on printing and photocopying while reducing paper waste.

• Engages families more effectively – parents are more informed and involved, which supports children’s progress and wellbeing.

My Child At School Parent Set Up Guide