ParentPay is our online payment service. We accept card payments online for items such as dinner money, school trips and uniform using a secure website called ParentPay. ParentPay is our preferred method of making payments to school.
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/debit card or also through PayPoint
• full payment histories and statements are available to you securely online at anytime
• your children will not have to worry about losing money at school
• Parents can choose to be alerted when their balances are low via email and/or SMS text
What are the benefits to our school?
The more parents that use ParentPay, the greater the benefit is to our school. You can help us reduce workloads for all staff, creating more time to lend to educational support and the smooth running of the school. Using ParentPay also ensures that all financial transactions are safe and secure - helping us to remove costs associated with us having to manage cash securely on the school premises.
How to get started with ParentPay
We will shortly be sending you your account activation details, once you receive these:
• Visit www.parentpay.com
• Enter your Activation username and password in the Account Login section of the homepage. NB. These are for one-time use only, you will choose your own username and password for future access during the activation process
• Provide all the necessary information and choose your new username and password for your account - registering your email address will enable us to send you receipts and reminders
• Once activation is complete you can go to straight to Items for payment, select which item(s) you want to add to your basket and proceed to complete your payment
If you have any questions, please contact the school Finance Office.
As part of end of year routines, any debit or credit balances will be allocated to younger siblings in school.
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is the main platform we use at Lytham St Annes High School to support both in-school and home learning. Every student is given access to their own school Teams account, which they can log into using their school email address.
Teams is used by teachers to share lesson resources, homework, and announcements. Each class has its own dedicated Team, where students can find their assignments, take part in discussions, and access class materials at any time. Teachers may also use Teams to post feedback or hold live sessions when needed.
Students are expected to check Teams regularly to stay organised and up to date with their subjects. If a student is absent from school, Teams is a valuable tool to help them keep up with work they may have missed. The platform is also accessible from home on a phone, tablet, or computer, making it easy for students and parents to stay informed.
Synergy Student App
The Synergy app is our central hub for managing key aspects of student life at LSA High School. This platform allows students and parents to stay informed about attendance, timetables, reports, and more.
Through the app, students can:
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View their timetable and room changes
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Track their attendance
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See school reports
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Monitor achievement points and behaviour logs
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Keep up to date with extracurricular activities and clubs
Parents and carers are also encouraged to use the Synergy Parent App to receive notifications, view key information, and stay engaged with their child’s school journey.
The app is available to download for free from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Login details are provided by school once a student is enrolled.
