MyChildAtSchool (MCAS) is an online portal and mobile app designed to keep parents and carers fully connected with their child’s daily school life at Risedale in real time.
All parents and carers are required to set up an MCAS account, as it is our primary platform for essential school communications, updates, and payments.
Staying Informed with MCAS
It is vital that you check MCAS regularly to keep up to date with your child's progress and school notices.
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Action Required: Enable Push Notifications Please ensure push notifications are turned ON in the MCAS mobile app so you receive immediate real-time alerts for urgent messages, letters, and daily school updates.
What You Can Do and View on MCAS
- Essential Communications: Receive all official school letters and updates.
- Top up Dinner Money: View your child’s current balance and add funds instantly.
- Pay for Trips & Clubs: View remaining instalment balances and secure your child's place.
- Book Appointments: Schedule your time slots for Parents' Evenings.
- Real-Time School Data: Access your child's live timetables, attendance records, academic reports, and behaviour updates (including positive achievements and conduct points).
How to Access MCAS
You can access MCAS anytime on your desktop browser or via your mobile device:
Account Setup & Support
- New Starters: When your child joins Risedale, you will be sent activation details to set up your account.
- Login Help: If you have forgotten your Parent Login details, use the MCAS Login Recovery Tool.
- Guides & Articles: For detailed instructions on using the portal and its features, view the official Parent MCAS Guides.
- Support: If you have any issues accessing MCAS or need your login details, please contact the school office team at enquiries@risedale.org.uk.