MCAS - My Child At School
We launched our new parent app, MCAS in March 2025.
MCAS allows you to report absences and view key information like your child's timetable and attendance. We also use the app for most communications and alerts from the school.
Parents have received emails with details on how to activate your account. If you have not, please see the information below.
Why use MCAS?
Update Information
This section shows the current data we store on you and your child/children. Changes can be made by adding a new address/telephone number/email address and clicking the green ‘Save’ button. When information is updated in MCAS, this will be checked and approved by the office team
Timetable
This section allows you to view your child’s timetable, including the lesson times and teachers.
Attendance
This section allows you to view your child’s attendance.
Access key information from your mobile device
Firstly, download the My Child at School app from the Play store or the Apple App store
Login using the email address you have registered with the school and select a password
Enable notifications to maximise the effectiveness of the app
How to reset my password
Your login for MCAS is the email address you have registered with the school
You are able to reset your password yourself using this email address.
If you are not able to login after resetting your password, please contact contact@johnmadejskiacademy.co.uk with the following information to help us process your request.
- Full Name of the Student
- Year and Tutor group
- Relationship to the student
- Date of Birth of the student
FAQ: Multiple siblings
Siblings should appear automatically when you sign up with your email address. If this doesn't happen please contact contact@johnmadejskiacademy.co.uk.
Text Messages from John Madejski Academy
Our Text Message Services will display from the below
- "447860050096"
- "07860050096"
We advise you to save this number in your contacts. Please note this number doesn't support calls
Setting a Strong Password Advice
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) confirms that a strong password will:
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be long (at least 8 characters);
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include a range of characters, such as:
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Uppercase and lowercase letters
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Numbers
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Punctuation marks
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Other symbols
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not contain dictionary words, where possible;
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not include simple substitutions of characters, e.g. "p4$$w0rd";
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not include patterns derived from the keyboard layout, e.g. "qwerty".
We advise all parents to use strong passwords to protect the confidential personal information contained within MCAS. Parents should also avoid using obvious choices of passwords, such as the name of your child or pet, as someone could find such information elsewhere.
Do not share passwords - never disclose your password to another individual, whether this be a family member or other individual, for any reason. If you think that someone else knows your password, change it immediately.
Full Guide for MCAS Parent Guide - Download
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