When onboarding new families to your centre, they may have questions about Educa. This article provides key talking points to help you explain what Educa is and how it works. Keep it simple - families don't need much, just the confidence that it's secure and straightforward to use.
Share this with families: Getting started for Parents & Families - this includes access to free video tutorials on our Academy site.
Important: Before any child information is added to Educa, your centre must have explicit prior written consent from their parent or guardian. See Parent Consent Form for Educa for more information and downloadable templates.
What is Educa?
Key message for families: Educa is a secure online platform where you'll share their child's learning and welcome their input. It keeps everyone - teachers and families - aligned on goals, progress, and next steps in one private place.
What families need to do: Check their email for the invite, activate their account, and then simply check notifications when there's new content. No app download requiredāit's all web-based and straightforward.
How Educa supports children and families
Key points to emphasise:
Stronger partnerships: Families can see their child's learning in real-time and contribute observations from home
Personalised learning: Updates focus on each child's individual interests, strengths, and progress
One private hub: All stories, plans, and updates in one place creating a clear timeline
Informed conversations: Everyone sees the same information, making check-ins more meaningful and purposeful
Privacy & Safety
The key message: Educa is designed to keep childrenās information private and securely controlled.
What families need to know:
Invite-only access: A childās information is only available to authorised users. Staff access depends on your centreās privacy settings and permissions, while family members receive access to the children they are linked to.
Password protected: Each user accesses Educa through their own password-protected account.
Data privacy: Educa takes privacy seriously - families can review our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy for full details
Your centre controls who has access to childrenās information through its Educa privacy and access settings.
Remember: Educa is designed to be simple for both teachers and families. The key message is that it's straightforward, secure, and doesn't require much from familiesājust occasional check-ins when they receive notifications.
Resources to share with families:
Getting started for Parents & Families - includes free video tutorials on our Academy site
Need more help? Contact our support teamāwe're here to help you and your families get the most out of Educa.