At Pembroke Dock Community School (PDCS), we use a range of digital platforms to support effective communication with parents and guardians. One of our primary communication tools is the My Ed App

My Ed App

Website: https://www.myedschoolapp.com/

At Pembroke Dock Community School (PDCS), we use a range of digital platforms to support effective communication with parents and guardians. One of our primary communication tools is the My Ed App.

The My Ed App enables us to keep families informed about school news, events, and important updates, replacing the traditional method of sending paper letters home with pupils. This digital approach helps ensure that information reaches parents and carers promptly, reduces the risk of communications being misplaced, and supports our commitment to reducing paper usage and improving environmental sustainability.

The app is also used to send absence notifications, helping the school fulfil its statutory responsibility to contact parents when a pupil’s reason for absence is unknown.

In addition, parents and carers can:

  • Send messages directly to the school and receive timely responses.
  • Report pupil absences.
  • View up-to-date attendance information.
  • Access important school policies and documentation.

The My Ed App is completely free to use, with no charges for either families or the school when sending or receiving messages. By using the app, parents help the school reduce administrative costs, allowing more resources to be directed towards enhancing pupils’ educational experiences at PDCS.

To download the app, please visit the website above or search for “My Ed” in your app store, and follow the registration instructions. For data protection purposes, full access is only available to individuals who are recorded on the school’s management system as having parental responsibility and whose contact details, including a mobile telephone number, are held by the school.

If you experience any difficulties downloading the app or accessing your child’s information, please contact the school reception for assistance.

Class Charts for Parents

Pembroke Dock Community School uses Class Charts, an online platform that allows staff to monitor and record pupil achievements and behaviour throughout the school day.

We value strong partnerships with parents and guardians, and Class Charts provides a secure and effective way of sharing information about pupils’ progress in real time.

Through the system, pupils receive points for both positive achievements and behaviour-related incidents. Parents and carers are notified instantly through the app whenever an achievement or behaviour event is recorded.

To gain access to your child’s Class Charts account, you will need a unique parent access code. This can be obtained from the school reception once your child has started at PDCS. A guide explaining how to log in and use the system will also be provided.

iPAL Booking System

After School Club, Late Pick-Up and Friday Afternoon Childcare

PDCS uses the iPAL booking system to manage bookings for:

  • After School Club
  • Late Pick-Up Provision
  • Friday Afternoon Childcare

Late Pick-Up Provision

Our Late Pick-Up Provision is designed to support families who are unable to collect their child immediately at the end of the school day. The service operates from the end of the school day until 4:00 pm.

Charge: £2.00 per child, per session.

After School Club

The After School Club provides childcare until 5:30 pm each weekday and offers a valuable service for working families. Places are limited, and early booking is strongly recommended.

Charges:

  • First child: £7.00 per session
  • Second child: £7.00 per session
  • Third child: £6.00 per session

Friday Afternoon Childcare

Friday Afternoon Childcare is available for working parents and carers who require supervision for their children on Friday afternoons. Advance booking is essential to ensure sufficient staffing and availability.

Creating an iPAL Account

To register and make bookings, please visit:

https://pembrokedock.ipalbookings.com/

and follow the steps below:

  1. Visit the website and select Login.
  2. Choose Sign Up and follow the registration process.
  3. Select the Profile tile and click Add Child to register each child attending PDCS.
  4. Before making any bookings, you must read and accept the GDPR terms and conditions provided by the system.
  5. To make a booking, select Book Now within the Calendars section. Any existing bookings will also be displayed here.
  6. Payment by card is required at the time of booking.

Important Information

Bookings must be made through the iPAL system no later than 11:00 am on the day of attendance. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept bookings by telephone.