If your MIS is linked to SchoolsBuddy, parent and guardian contacts update automatically. If not, go to Reception > Users, open the student, select the Linked tab and then Add. Any staff member can do this.
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How to add a parent or guardian to a student's account
For staff who need to link a parent or guardian to a student in SchoolsBuddy.
If your MIS is linked
When your MIS is linked to SchoolsBuddy, parent and guardian contacts from your MIS are kept up to date in SchoolsBuddy automatically. This includes changes to mobile numbers and email addresses.
If a parent's email address changes, they need to log in with the new email address.
If your MIS is not linked, you need to add any extra parent accounts in SchoolsBuddy after the initial import. Follow the steps below.
Add a parent or guardian manually
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On the homepage, select the Reception tab.
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Select the Users tab.
Search for the student. This example uses a student called Student1 Test.
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Select the student.
Select the Linked tab on the right.
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Select Add.
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In the pop-up, enter the parent or guardian's first name, last name and email address. Then select the blue Save button.
The parent or guardian is now linked to the student. Their name and email address appear in the Linked section.
To invite the new parent to log in, send them an activation email. See Sending Staff, Students, and Parents an Activation Email.
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