School-Parent Meetings That Work Better for Everyone
Studybugs Parent Time is the flexible school-parent video meeting system that fits every schedule.
Built on Studybugs’ unique communications platform, Parent Time provides a more adaptable and efficient way to involve all parents in their children’s education.
Stronger Connections. Smarter Scheduling. Better Experience.
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It’s Simple
Teachers set aside slots at times that suit them; parents book and join.
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And Versatile
It’s perfect for one-off meetings, parents’ evenings and everything in between.
Keep Parents Engaged with Meetings That Are Easier to Attend
Increased flexibility means everyone feels supported. By giving parents a choice of times, you can book face-to-face meetings that work for both them and staff. Perfect for parents who work shifts or can’t attend traditional face-to-face meetings.
Multiple participants can join from any device, so parents can attend from separate locations.
Parent Time can be used for conventional parents’ evenings, but also provides a powerful alternative – enabling a more adaptable, parent-friendly approach.
Build Positive Ongoing Relationships with Families
Keep in regular contact with vulnerable families, create flexible action plans and build trust with families. Meetings can be focused on attendance, attainment, behaviour or any other topic, like SEND reviews.
Where children can’t or struggle to attend school, meetings can take place in the safety of their own home, helping them keep in touch and still feel like part of the school community.
Put Staff in Control of Their Own Time
Staff gain control of their time by setting their own slots, so they can fit meetings around their day.
Calls are strictly limited to the duration they specify, participants are sent automatic invitations and reminders, and slots can be assigned to any class, year or group of pupils you define.
Why Not Just Use Another Video System?
| Teams, Zoom etc | Traditional parents’ evening booking system | Parent Time | |
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| Video meetings | |||
| Meeting scheduling and organisation |
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| Time limits | |||
| Limit slots by group Year group, class, chess club, etc | |||
| Flexible, one-off meetings | |||
| Multiple participants |
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| Know who you’re speaking with Parent details matched with your MIS | |||
| Central record of all meetings |
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| Free instant group messaging | |||
| Nothing to install | |||
| Works on any device | |||
| Data stays inside EU/UK | Varies |
Pricing
We charge schools a licence fee based on number of pupils. For an average-sized primary it works out around £30 a month. Setup and support is included and Parent Time is free for parents.
We also offer bundle discounts if you use other Studybugs products, group discounts for trusts and local authorities, and free usage when you refer other schools to us.