For New Schools: Getting started guide

As soon as you've been notified that your app is live, you can follow these steps to finalise your setup and start bringing your school together with SkoolBag. 

Key Steps:

1. Download the Skoolbag app to your device and add your school 

From your mobile device, install Skoolbag via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Open SkoolBag and type in your school name into the “Select your school” search field.

2. Book your free training session

If you’re new to SkoolBag, book a training session with our helpful support staff.

In this session, we'll show you through the basics of the SkoolBag App and Admin Console so ensure you have access to your computer and a quiet space. 

Alternatively, click here to refer our training videos on how the key areas of Skoolbag Admin Console work.

3. Take your new app for a spin!

One of the key features of SkoolBag is the ability to send free instant push alerts directly to mobile devices.

We will show you how to do this in your training session. Or you can have a go at sending a test-message yourself from using Quick Compose in your Admin Console now.

4. Invite some other Staff Admins 

SkoolBag is even better when your whole school is onboard. Once you've taken a look around, why not invite some other Admins to get started. 

5. Get your app ready to launch

Your SkoolBag app needs a few tweaks to make it your own.

Follow theses 5 steps steps to making sure everything is setup as it should be. 

6. Prepare your community for SkoolBag

Once you're ready to launch, follow our Best Practise Guide to getting your community onboard.