24th November 2017

Dear Parents/Carers

At the moment, payment for dinner money is made by sending cash or cheques into school.

The school is considering introducing a secure payment service which will allow parents/carers to make payments to school either online using debit or credit cards.

What are the benefits to parents and pupils?

  • ParentPay is easy-to-use and will offer you the freedom to make online payments whenever and wherever you like, 24/7.
  • The technology used is of the highest internet security available ensuring that your money will reach school safely – offering you peace of mind.
  • Payments can be made by credit or debit card
  • Full payment histories and statements are available to you securely online at any time.
  • Your children won’t have to worry about losing money at school.
  • Parents can choose to be alerted when their balances are low via email (free of charge) and/or SMS text (for a small fee).

The school would like parents to provide their opinions about the introduction of such a service by completing the survey attached and returning it to the school. The results of the survey will be an important factor in the school’s decision.

Thank you for your support.

Yours sincerely

Mrs Eaton

Headteacher

Parent Survey

PLEASE RETURN TO THE SCHOOL

Please indicate your answers to the questions below by ticking one check box next to each of the questions.

  1. Do you worry about your child/children losing money given to them to take to school to pay for school dinners and activities?

Yes [ ]

No [ ] 

  1. Would you consider using a secure online payment to pay for school dinners, instead of sending cash and cheques to the school?

Yes, but I would also like the option to send cash/cheques into school [ ]

Yes, I would prefer to pay for everything online [ ]

Maybe/Not sure [ ]

  1. If you were to pay for school items online, would you like to receive alerts by SMS text or email eg low-balance reminder for school meals or new payment items?

Yes, by email only (free) [ ]

Yes, by SMS text to my mobile only (small fee) [ ]

Yes, by email and SMS text (small fee) [ ]

No – I would just check my account online [ ]

Other – please provide details below

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  1. If the school offered an online payment service, which items would you pay for online? (Please tick all that apply).

School dinners [ ]

Trips/Visits [ ] 

Other – please give details below

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