At The Blue Coat School, we use MyChildAtSchool (MCAS) as a single online portal where parents and carers can view important school communications and access their child’s school records.

The MCAS portal provides parents access to:

• Data Collection Forms – Update contact details and other essential information.
• Announcements – Stay informed with key updates from the school.
• Attendance – Track your child’s attendance in real time.
• Behaviour – View behaviour logs and rewards.
• Detentions – Check any assigned detentions.
• Reports – Access school reports and assessments.
• Timetable – See your child’s lesson schedule.
• Academic Calendar – Keep up to date with term dates and key school events.
• Letters Home – Receive and access school correspondence digitally.

How to Access MCAS

MCAS is available to download from the App Store or Google Play or can be accessed via any web browser at www.mychildatschool.com.

Signing Up for MCAS

The school will send an email to parents/carers with a unique link to sign up for an account. This link is valid for 24 hours, so please check your inbox (and junk/spam folder). If the link has expired or you haven’t received an email, follow these steps:

1. Visit www.mychildatschool.com.
2. Click Sign Up on the login page.
3. Enter the school’s Postcode or School ID (14736)
4. Select The Blue Coat School from the dropdown list.
5. Enter your email address that is registered with school
6. Click Sign Up and follow the instructions in the email you receive.

For full guidance, visit the MCAS Parent Help Centre.

Forgotten Password or Login Issues?

If you have trouble accessing your account:

• Click Reset Password on the login page.
• Ensure you’re using the same email address registered with the school.
• Visit the MCAS Parent Help Centre for step-by-step troubleshooting.
• If problems persist, contact the IT Team for support.

Managing Multiple Children in MCAS

If you have more than one child at The Blue Coat School, you can view all of their records under one parent account, provided the same email address is used for each child. Simply select ‘My Child’ within MCAS to switch between students.

If you already have an MCAS account for a child at another school, you can use the same login details to access both schools, if your registered email address is the same.

Stay Up to Date

To ensure you don’t miss any communications:

• Enable notifications on the MCAS app.
• Keep your email and contact details updated in MCAS.
• Regularly check the app for new messages and updates.

For further assistance, please contact the IT Team.

At The Blue Coat School, we use ParentMail to manage all payments for:

• School lunches
• Trips and visits
• School events and activities

Using ParentMail allows parents and carers to make secure, cashless payments online or via the ParentMail app, which is available for download on the App Store and Google Play.

How to Access ParentMail

If you are new to ParentMail, the school will send you an invitation email or text with instructions on how to register. Once registered, you can log in via: www.parentmail.co.uk or The Parentmail app

Making Payments

To pay for school lunches, trips, or events:

1. Log in to ParentMail.
2. Navigate to the Payments section.
3. Select the relevant item (e.g. lunch credit, trip payment).
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your payment securely.

Need Help?

If you experience any issues logging in, or require further assistance, contact the school office.

Viewing Homework & Exam Timetables via Edulink One

At The Blue Coat School, we use Edulink One to provide parents and carers access to their child’s homework and exam timetables. This allows you to stay informed about tasks set by teachers, deadlines, submission details, and upcoming exams.

How to Access Edulink One

Edulink One can be accessed via:
The Edulink One app (available on the App Store and Google Play)
Any web browser at www.edulinkone.com

Viewing Homework & Exam Timetables

Once logged in:

• To view homework:

  1. Select the Homework section from the main menu.
  2. View a list of all assigned homework, including due dates and task details.
  3. Check submission status and any feedback provided by teachers.

• To view exam timetables:

  1. Select the Exams section from the main menu.
  2. View your child’s personalised exam timetable, including dates, times, and locations.

Need Help?

If you experience any issues logging in, contact the IT Team