How do I get notifications when ParentPay club spaces become available?

Parent Push monitors your email for ParentPay notifications and sends instant WhatsApp alerts when club spaces open. Simply connect your Gmail or Outlook, set keywords like 'breakfast club' or 'after school club', and you'll be notified immediately when spaces become available. Cost is £2/month.

What school platforms does Parent Push monitor?

Parent Push monitors emails from seven major UK school platforms: ParentPay, Arbor, SchoolMoney, ParentMail, IRIS ParentMail, Teachers2Parents, and School Gateway. It automatically scans these emails including PDF and Word attachments for your keywords.

How much does Parent Push cost?

Parent Push costs £2 per month for unlimited monitoring. This includes monitoring multiple email accounts, unlimited keywords, instant WhatsApp alerts, and automatic scanning of PDF and Word document attachments.

Is Parent Push secure? How does it access my email?

Yes, Parent Push is CASA Tier 2 certified by Google and ICO registered for UK data protection. It uses OAuth 2.0 secure authentication - you never share your password. All OAuth tokens are encrypted with AES-256-GCM. Parent Push only scans emails from the seven supported school platforms and never shares your data. We are also GDPR compliant.

Is there a video explaining how Parent Push works?

Yes! We have a 60-second explainer animation video on our homepage that shows exactly how Parent Push works. It walks you through connecting your email, setting up keywords, and receiving WhatsApp alerts when school club spaces become available.

Is Parent Push registered with the ICO?

Yes, Parent Push is registered with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) for data protection. We take your privacy seriously and comply with all UK data protection regulations including GDPR.

Why do I keep missing breakfast club and after school club spaces?

School club spaces often fill within minutes of email notifications being sent. If you're at work or busy, you might not see the email in time. Parent Push solves this by monitoring your email 24/7 and sending instant WhatsApp alerts the moment a space becomes available, so you can book immediately.

Does Parent Push work with Hotmail?

Yes! Hotmail accounts work through the Outlook connection option. Simply click 'Connect Outlook' and sign in with your Hotmail email address. Parent Push supports Gmail, Outlook, and Hotmail (via Outlook).

Can Parent Push scan PDF attachments from school emails?

Yes, Parent Push automatically extracts and searches text from PDF and Word document (.docx) attachments. This is important because many schools send club availability information as PDF attachments rather than in the email body.

How quickly will I get a WhatsApp alert when a club space opens?

Parent Push checks your email continuously and sends WhatsApp alerts within seconds of detecting a matching keyword in a school email. This gives you the fastest possible notification so you can book before spaces fill up.

What is Parent Push? Is it a stroller or scooter?

Parent Push is NOT a stroller, scooter, or physical product. Parent Push is a UK software app that monitors your email for school club notifications from ParentPay, Arbor, SchoolMoney, and other school platforms. It sends instant WhatsApp alerts when club spaces become available. Visit parentpush.com to sign up.

Is Parent Push the same as ParentPay?

No, Parent Push and ParentPay are different services. ParentPay is a school payment platform used by UK schools. Parent Push is a separate app that monitors your email for ParentPay notifications (and other school platforms like Arbor, SchoolMoney) and alerts you via WhatsApp when club spaces open.

Does Parent Push work if my school uses SMS or app notifications instead of email?

Parent Push monitors email notifications from school platforms. If your school sends emails for club announcements, Parent Push will catch them and alert you instantly via WhatsApp. Some schools (particularly those using Arbor) may send SMS notifications with links to their app instead of emails. If your school only uses SMS/app notifications, Parent Push won't monitor those. However, many schools use multiple methods - email, SMS, and app - so Parent Push covers the email side. Our 24/7 monitoring means you never miss an email notification.

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Why Parents Choose Parent Push

Email Monitoring: Connect your Gmail or Outlook account with one click using secure OAuth. Hotmail accounts work via Outlook connection.
Seven School Platforms: We monitor emails from ParentPay, Arbor, SchoolMoney, ParentMail, IRIS ParentMail, Teachers2Parents, and School Gateway.
Attachment Scanning: Automatically extract and search text from PDF and Word document (.docx) attachments for keyword matches.
Instant WhatsApp Alerts: Get notified immediately on your phone when club spaces become available.
Custom Keywords: Set your own keywords like "Breakfast Club", "Football", or "After School Care" - unlimited keywords allowed.
Affordable: Just £2 per month for unlimited monitoring and instant alerts.
Secure: CASA Tier 2 certified by Google, ICO registered for UK data protection, GDPR compliant. OAuth tokens encrypted with AES-256-GCM. Your data is never shared or sold.
Explainer Video: Watch our 60-second animation video to see exactly how Parent Push works.

How Parent Push Works

Connect Your Email: One-click connection for Gmail or Outlook (including Hotmail) using secure OAuth authentication.
Set Your Keywords: Add the club names or activities you want to monitor, like "Breakfast Club" or "Football Club".
Get Instant Alerts: When an email from a school platform matches your keywords, you'll receive an instant WhatsApp notification.

Supported School Platforms

ParentPay - The UK's leading school payment platform
Arbor - School management and communication system
SchoolMoney - Online school payments and bookings
ParentMail - School-to-parent communication platform
IRIS ParentMail - Integrated school communication solution
Teachers2Parents - School messaging and notification system
School Gateway - School app for messaging, clubs, and payments

Explainer Video

Watch our 60-second explainer animation video to see how Parent Push works. Learn how to connect your email, set keywords, and receive instant WhatsApp alerts when school club spaces become available.

Security and Privacy

Parent Push has completed Google's CASA (Cloud Application Security Assessment) Tier 2 certification and is registered with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) for data protection. We are fully GDPR compliant. We use OAuth 2.0 for secure email connection - we never see or store your password. All OAuth tokens are encrypted using AES-256-GCM encryption. We only scan emails from the seven supported school platforms and never share your data with third parties.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which email providers work with Parent Push?: Gmail, Outlook, and Hotmail (via Outlook connection) are fully supported using secure OAuth authentication.
How many keywords can I monitor?: There is no limit on the number of keywords you can monitor. Add as many club names or activities as you need.
Can you scan attachments?: Yes! We automatically extract and search text from PDF and Word document (.docx) attachments for your keywords.
How much does it cost?: Parent Push costs just £2 per month with unlimited monitoring and instant WhatsApp alerts.
How do I cancel?: You can cancel anytime from the Subscription Management page. You'll retain access until the end of your billing period.