Apps/Platforms
We use a range of communication to keep parents informed and engaged with school life. These include regular emails for updates and important notices, telephone calls for more urgent or personal matters, and our weekly school bulletin which provides a summary of key events, reminders, and celebrations.
As a school, we also use a number of digital platforms to share information with families, some designed for students to stay on top of their learning and some for parents to make bookings and payments easier. We encourage all parents to check their emails regularly and read the bulletin to stay connected with what is happening in school. Please contact us if your email address needs updating.
The breakdown below offers information in navigating the platforms we use, with contact and support details.
Please do continue to keep us updated with feedback on any of the platforms that we use and also keep us updated if your contact information changes, particularly email.
Scopay
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Scopay is a secure online payment system that allows parents to manage school-related payments quickly and conveniently. Parents can pay for school meals, trips, and other activities without having to send cash into school. The platform also provides access to account balances, payment history, and upcoming charges.
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Who to contact for support: Finance Team at finance@aclandburghley.camden.sch.uk
Further support: Acland Burghley School - Online Payments |
Satchel One (Show My Homework)
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Satchel One (previously called Show My Homework) is an online platform used by students to manage and track the homework that is set by teachers. It provides a clear and accessible way for students to see what tasks have been set, when they are due and any resources or instructions provided. Parents can also access this platform to support with organisation and view upcoming deadlines. All students have their logins for this platform. |
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Who to contact for support:
Further support: Satchel One FAQs |
My Child At School (MCAS)
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MCAS (My Child at School) is an online portal that gives parents direct access to key information about their child’s education. Through the portal, parents can view attendance, timetables, behaviour reports, and academic progress. MCAS will help parents stay informed and will ensure that communication between home and school is regular. All parents will have been sent activation links via email to sign up. Do let us know if this is not the case or if the activation link has expired (valid for 24h). |
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Who to contact for support:
Further support: Acland Burghley School – My Child at School app and website |
Microsoft Teams
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We use Teams to support students' learning across a number of areas. Students' school emails are generated and linked to their Teams' account. Teachers will use this platform to share lesson resources, communicate via posts with students, and in some cases to submit work. In Y10 to Y13, this platform is widely used to submit work so that live marking can happen in a timely manner. |
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Who to contact for support:
Further support: Sign In | Microsoft Teams |
Sparx Learning
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Sparx Learning an online platform for homework designed to support students in developing their maths, science and reader skills through personalised, engaging practice. It uses intelligent technology to tailor questions to each learner’s ability, ensuring they are challenged at the right level and supported where needed. Sparx also encourages independent learning by providing clear explanations and feedback. |
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Who to contact for support:
Further support: Sparx Reader (English), Sparx Maths, Sparx Science |
Seneca Learning
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Seneca Learning is an online platform for students in KS4 that helps students revise and learn more effectively across a wide range of subjects. It uses smart technology to deliver interactive lessons, quizzes, and revision materials that adapt to each learner’s progress. Seneca is designed to make studying more engaging through gamified elements and instant feedback, helping students retain information better. Teachers can assign work and monitor student performance, while parents can feel confident that their child is accessing high-quality, curriculum-aligned resources at home. |
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Who to contact for support:
Further support: Seneca - Frequently Asked Questions by Parents |
Acland Burghley on Classlist
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Every family new to Acland Burghley will receive an email invitation to join Classlist.
The app/site allows you to contact, and receive emails from other Acland Burghley families safely and securely. It is a UK site that has been set up by parents for parents and is completely free to use.
The school have checked where and how the data will be stored and are happy with the levels of security in place. |
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Please note that you will still receive communication from the school in the usual ways such as emails etc. Classlist is purely for parent-to-parent communication.
Who to contact for support:
Further support: Acland Burghley School - Join the abPTA |