School-to-parent communication is now easier with our messaging app which includes push notifications and school calendar sharing with parents.
MySchoolUpdate helps schools cut costs, save staff time, engage every family, and stay compliant — all in one simple platform.
Rich, personalised messages with attachments from schools to staff/parents as well as from teachers to parents.
All major school MIS systems supported by Wonde, in countries such as the United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa
Allow parents to add events to their phones.
Send updates to classes, year groups, or custom groups.
Parents can read messages in their preferred language.
Seamless account access per household.
Historical data for all communications.
Teachers can publish class/group related information.
Set messaging standards for any channel.
Schools can provide parents with student-specific information.
Staff can sign-in/out on their own devices. No need for expensive or new hardware or printers.
Authorise selected staff to review and approve all outgoing emails and push notifications.
We are exploring ways to bring more everyday school activities into one simple platform.
These ideas are not yet built. The possibilities below are for discussion, with no committed release date or guarantee of development.
A potential way to collect parent responses and consent, and manage bookings through MSU, with less paperwork for the office.
An idea for generating school income through local business sponsorships of projects or activities — not parent donations.
A possible visitor check-in and check-out process for reception, helping staff see who is on site and who they are visiting.
Which idea would make the biggest difference at your school? Tell us your priority, how you handle it today and what a useful solution would need to do.
Tell us what your school needsImages illustrate the ideas only and do not show existing MySchoolUpdate features.
Parents receive updates about school events, messages, and announcements automatically - by email and/or push notifications - so they stay informed without needing to check multiple places.
Messages, reminders, and school calendar events are shared together, so parents don’t miss trips, meetings, or key dates — All accessible via the web too even if they don’t use the mobile app.
There’s nothing to install (app is optional), no passwords to remember, and no learning curve. Updates arrive where parents already check — their inbox or push notifications.
Our pricing is intentionally transparent and predictable. You get unlimited communication channels, MIS sync, multilingual support, and unlimited parent (and teacher) reach — without per-message fees or hidden costs. This compares favorably with competitors who charge extra for add-ons, per-seat licences, or SMS credits.
Simple, Affordable, Straight-forward pricing!
+ £299 One-time setup fee
Only £99/year for SEND Schools.
Unlimited students, classes, and staff.
Unlimited emails and push notifications.
Calendar sharing, smart groups, message history.
Simple setup, no training required.
Updates and support included.
| Key Differentiator | MySchoolUpdate (The Frictionless Choice) |
Major UK Competitors (The High-Friction Route) |
|---|---|---|
| Parent Reach & Adoption | App-Optional / Web-First. 100% Guaranteed Adoption. Single login for all children/schools — parents spend less time logging in. | App-Mandatory. Often leads to lower adoption rates; multiple logins required per child/school. |
| Running Costs & Contract | Unlimited & Free. No SMS or hidden usage fees. Flexible month-to-month plan with No lock-in; typical savings £1,200/year per primary school. | High cost. Relies on expensive SMS credits or package limits. Rigid 1–3 year contracts; difficult and costly to switch. |
| Admin Efficiency & Compliance | Send messages to all parents in 3 clicks and under 60 seconds. School setup in just 30min. Automatic, Ofsted-ready logs reduce admin burden and safeguarding risk. | Complex dashboards; multiple steps; staff training required. Logs exist but often buried or require add-ons. |
| Data Privacy Model | Live MIS Fetch. Minimal data stored; fully GDPR compliant, reducing risk of data breaches. | Data copied & stored; vendor hosts your database; may require additional agreements. |
| Login Simplicity | Zero Friction. Single login for all students/schools; faster parent adoption. | High Friction. Traditional password setup required for each child/school. |
| SEND / Ethical Pricing | Highly reduced flat rate. Strong commitment to special & small schools. | Standard per-pupil rate. No ethical pricing adjustments. |
| Design & Usability | Designed by a school: built for real-world needs, reduces training and errors. | Built by corporate tech: designed primarily for sales, less user-centric. |
| Inclusivity / Languages | 100+ languages standard. Auto-translation included. | Limited. Translation usually an extra, costly module. |
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