- SchoolsBuddy
- How-To
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Everything trip leaders need on their phone
Once a trip is set up, the SchoolsBuddy app gives trip leaders the register, contact details and information families gave at sign-up.
Before you leave
- Sign in on your phoneInstall the SchoolsBuddy app and sign in before the day, in case there is no Wi-Fi.
- Check the eventOpen the trip from Home or the Calendar and check the list of students.
- Review medical and dietary informationCheck the answers families gave in the trip's custom form, such as medical needs or dietary requirements.
On the day
- Take the registerOpen the event and mark each student Present, Absent, Excused or Late, or use the shortcut to mark everyone present.
- Add notesSwitch to Detailed view to add attendance notes.
- Record who leavesUse Exit view to record when a student leaves and who with.
- Call a guardianOn iOS, open the event, select Guardians and tap a phone number to call.
⚠️ Important
Always follow your school's trip and safeguarding policy. The app supports it and does not replace it.
💡 Tip
For trips over several days, Instant Book can create a register for each day.
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