SMS in schools is the quickest and most convenient way to keep in touch with parents and staff
Our text messaging service will allow you to get in touch with parents in a proven quick and effective manner whilst at the same time saving money and resources. Sending alerts and notifications for what’s happening will go straight to their pockets, and they are more likely to see it within a few minutes as compared to email.
Benefits
Reach parents quickly and efficiently
On average we look at our phones 170 times a day, and the notifications do not go to spam. Your text messages usually arrive within a couple of minutes of sending them. Text messaging(98% read rate) gets seen quicker and easier than email (22% read rate).
Use for almost any short written communication
The advantage is you can use text messaging for almost any communication; including meeting reminders, last-minute updates, sports and parents event notifications, children report links, educational tips, surveys, emergency situations and school closure notifications.
Cut resources usage and stationery costs
Reduce the cost you spend on stationery by making some of your communication by text messaging. You will also be reducing the printing and postage costs in your school.
All one needs is a basic phone
Parents do not need a smartphone or to download apps. No internet or credit needed by the parents & staff to receive a message.
Reach parents quickly and efficiently
On average we look at our phones 170 times a day, and the notifications to not go to spam. Your text messages usually arrive within a couple of minutes of sending them. Text messaging(98% read rate) gets seen quicker and easier than email (22% read rate).
Reduce the use of paper and carbon footprint
Using text messaging helps you reduce the cutting of trees and your carbon footprint. It is a great way in which you can contribute to preserve our environment.
