Parent Pay

Operated by ParentPay Group, the platform provides a cashless system that allows parents and guardians to pay for school-related items through a web portal or mobile application. Schools use the service to manage cashless catering, including meal pre-ordering and dietary information, as well as administering payments for educational visits, after-school clubs, music tuition, and uniform purchases.

The system supports multiple payment methods, including debit and credit cards, PayPoint vouchers for cash payments at retail outlets, and bank transfers. The platform integrates with school management information systems to synchronise pupil data, attendance records, and meal selections.

Administrative features include automated payment reminders, financial reporting tools, and reconciliation functions for school finance staff. ParentPay also offers communication tools for sending messages and notifications to parents, and supports the management of free school meal entitlements and Pupil Premium funding.

The service is used by primary, secondary, and independent schools across the United Kingdom, as well as multi-academy trusts requiring centralised payment administration across multiple sites.