for parents
Your child's school life — in one calm place.
Daily reports, photos, messages with teachers, calendars, invoices and permissions — all in one app you already trust.
Parents never pay.
Your school pays for Acorn & Orbit — you don't. No subscriptions, no in-app purchases, no ads. Just the tools you need to stay close to your child's day.
what you get
Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
Daily reports
Meals, naps, moods and moments — a quiet read at the end of each day.
Photos & moments
See your child's day through their teacher's eyes, safely and privately.
Messages with teachers
One thread per family — no lost WhatsApps, no group-chat noise.
Calendar & events
Term dates, outings, parents' evenings — always up to date, one tap to add.
Invoices & receipts
See every fee, payment and statement. Pay online without phone calls.
Permissions & consents
Sign outings and policies with a tap. Every consent recorded and dated.
Attendance history
See absences, late arrivals and holidays in one clean timeline.
Sibling switch
Multiple children at the same school? One login, one tap to switch.
Gentle notices
Only what matters — no marketing, no ads, no data resold. Ever.
questions
Parent FAQs
- Do parents pay anything?
- No. Acorn & Orbit is free for parents. Your school pays for the platform so families can use it without cost.
- Does my school need to be on Acorn & Orbit?
- Yes — your child's school signs up and adds you. If they aren't on the platform yet, use the Find a school page to see, or invite them.
- How do I sign up?
- Your school will send you an invite by email. You create a password, verify your email, and you're in — usually under a minute.
- Is my child's information private?
- Only your child's teachers, your school's staff and you can see your child's information. We do not sell data or run ads.
Ready to find your school?
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