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Company

mySchoolApp

Founded: 2014
Country: United Kingdom 
Description

School Spider

Everything your school needs in order to succeed online with a website, a parent payment system, mobile app and loads...
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mySchoolApp

School communication software that keeps the 'mobile generation' of parents updated on school news, events, payment requests and last-minute event...
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Educational Impact

School Spider

improve parent engagement88%
improve school processes85%
save school money63%
reduce teacher workload60%
increase student collaboration54%
Not measured 
 

mySchoolApp

improve parent engagement88%
improve school processes86%
save school money75%
Not measured 
Not measured 
provide school data45%
 
Recommended Usage

Parent communication + other features: 2.5 hours per week. If being used just for website updating: 1 hour

50 minutes per week
Most Helpful Reviews

School Spider

Kath Markham: the website is continually growing, the support is excellent and the website is easy to use
Rachel Battersby: Very good value for money, easy to edit
Andy Brady: I think School Spider is THE benchmark for what a high-quality, low-maintenance school website should be. The incredible customer service - including responding to our requests for a bespoke and tailored design - is above and beyond the call of duty. Our website has helped us to develop so many areas of our practice and has increased our awareness of the importance of branding and projecting an image which is consistent with our values. We would urge other schools to explore the tools and quality of the service School Spider offer - they will not be disappointed!
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mySchoolApp

Cheryl, Parent: Loving it so far and the IT team are amazing! So easy to use to
Linda Thompson, Retired: Couldn't get my email verified so couldn't use the app. Customer support was no support.
Jen: great communication tool. can be hard to get parents to download it
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Age Range

School Spider

5-7, 8-10, 11-13 

mySchoolApp

0-4, 5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-16, 17-18, 19+ 
Features

School Spider

Vendor has not supplied this information 

mySchoolApp

Unlimited App MessagingCalendar Including Term DatesNews And NewslettersImage GalleryVideo (starter Plan)Contact And FeedbackLetters And DocumentsUseful LinksLinked MessagesAuto Parent On-boardingMultiple App AdministratorsApp AnalyticsFree TrainingFree Online/phone SupportParental Consent Management (option) 
Languages
Accessibility

School Spider

Vendor has not supplied this information 

mySchoolApp

Few to no features 
Policies

School Spider

Privacy PolicyGDPRTerms of Service 

mySchoolApp

Privacy PolicyGDPRTerms of Service 
Requirements

School Spider

We aim to make the School Spider software as easy to use as possible so only a basic computer knowledge is needed of both administrative staff and students.

  • Users will be given a username and password and access to the schools new testing website. From here they will be able to login and perform tasks.
  • All training is given by School Spider at time of trial period setup,
  • School administrators and teachers would need a computer connected to the internet.
  • Parents can either access parents' area through the school website or by downloading the School Spider mobile app on Android or iOS
 

mySchoolApp

Available OfflineInternet - Low BandwidthInternet - High BandwidthDesktop - MacDesktop - WindowsDesktop - ChromebookDesktop - LinuxMobile - iPhoneMobile - iPadMobile - WindowsMobile - AndroidRadioTelevision

The app administrator will need knowledge of a web-browser. Administration portal training will be provided online.

 
Training

School Spider

School Spider will provide a 90 minute demonstration of software to staff, who can then feed this information to their pupils and to the parents user testing group.

  • We have a vast amount of online tutorials also to help schools.
 

mySchoolApp

In PersonLive OnlineWebinarsDocumentationVideos

School administrator. Typically 45 mins.

 
Set Up

School Spider

We work with you to plan your system and set it up to match your requirements, e.g. recreating lesson observation forms, determining check-in dates, agree your strategic goals and outcomes, etc. This is done in an session which usually lasts around an hour. We then aim to have you up and running within one working day.

mySchoolApp

Typically 3-4 days

Support

School Spider

24/7 Live RepPhone SupportEmail/Help DeskFAQs/ForumKnowledge Base 

mySchoolApp

24/7 Live RepPhone SupportEmail/Help DeskFAQs/ForumKnowledge Base 
Home Learning

School Spider

Not available To parents 

mySchoolApp

Parent Access 
Screenshots

School Spider

Vendor has not supplied any screenshots
Video

School Spider

Not available

mySchoolApp

Not available
Pricing

School Spider

Free VersionFreemiumFree TrialPaid SubscriptionOne-Off FeeHourly Rate

mySchoolApp

Free VersionFreemiumFree TrialPaid SubscriptionOne-Off FeeHourly Rate

mySchoolApp pricing starts from £49 / month

mySchoolApp Essential is availble for just £49 + vat per month. Options to upgrade to our Advanced or Connect packs