Background

Getting Started

Paperly is the platform your school uses to manage communication, permissions, forms, trips, and important updates.

What We'll Cover

Getting Started

  • Creating and accessing your account

  • Logging in and resetting your password

  • Managing your profile settings

Forms & Permissions

  • Completing consent forms for trips and activities

  • Updating medical and emergency information

  • Submitting school forms online

Announcements & Notifications

  • Viewing school announcements

  • Managing notification preferences

  • Finding past messages

Trips & Events

  • Reviewing trip details

  • Checking consent status

  • Accessing event information

Account & Support

  • Updating contact details

  • Managing multiple children under one account

  • Getting help if you need it

Privacy & Security

Paperly is designed with security and data protection at its core. Schools trust the platform to manage sensitive information — including contact details, medical updates, consent forms, and communication records — so safeguarding that data is essential.

All information shared through Paperly is transmitted securely and stored using recognised industry-standard security practices. Access to student information is role-based, which means only authorised school staff can view relevant records. Parents and guardians can only see information connected to their own child or children.

Every action within the platform — such as form submissions, updates, or approvals — is recorded with timestamps. This creates transparency and accountability, while ensuring a clear record of communication between families and schools.

Keeping Safe Online

While Paperly is built to be secure, keeping your account safe is a shared responsibility.

We recommend that you:

  • Use a strong, unique password for your Paperly account

  • Avoid sharing your login details with others

  • Log out when using shared or public devices

  • Keep your contact information up to date


If you receive a message that appears suspicious, always check that it has come from your school or an official Paperly address before clicking any links.


Online safety is a partnership between families, schools and technology — and simple precautions go a long way.

Unique Family Situations

Paperly is designed to support a range of family structures, including separated parents, guardians, carers, and blended families. Access to a child’s information is managed by the school in line with their policies and any relevant legal agreements.


Where shared parental responsibility applies, both parties may be granted access where appropriate. In cases involving specific legal or communication arrangements, schools can adjust permissions accordingly.


The platform supports flexibility, but schools remain responsible for determining appropriate access in line with safeguarding and local legal requirements.

Security or Privacy Concerns

If you have questions or concerns about how your information is being stored or used, your first point of contact should be your school. They control how data is managed and can explain how your child’s information is handled.


If you suspect a security issue — such as unauthorised access to your account — contact your school promptly. They can review access logs and take appropriate action where necessary.

Privacy & Security

Paperly is designed with security and data protection at its core. Schools trust the platform to manage sensitive information — including contact details, medical updates, consent forms, and communication records — so safeguarding that data is essential.


All information shared through Paperly is transmitted securely and stored using recognised industry-standard security practices. Access to student information is role-based, which means only authorised school staff can view relevant records. Parents and guardians can only see information connected to their own child or children.


Every action within the platform — such as form submissions, updates, or approvals — is recorded with timestamps. This creates transparency and accountability, while ensuring a clear record of communication between families and schools.

Keeping Safe Online

While Paperly is built to be secure, keeping your account safe is a shared responsibility.


We recommend that you:

  • Use a strong, unique password for your Paperly account

  • Avoid sharing your login details with others

  • Log out when using shared or public devices

  • Keep your contact information up to date


If you receive a message that appears suspicious, always check that it has come from your school or an official Paperly address before clicking any links.


Online safety is a partnership between families, schools and technology — and simple precautions go a long way.

Unique Family Situations

Paperly is designed to support a range of family structures, including separated parents, guardians, carers, and blended families. Access to a child’s information is managed by the school in line with their policies and any relevant legal agreements.


Where shared parental responsibility applies, both parties may be granted access where appropriate. In cases involving specific legal or communication arrangements, schools can adjust permissions accordingly.


The platform supports flexibility, but schools remain responsible for determining appropriate access in line with safeguarding and local legal requirements.

Security or Privacy Concerns

If you have questions or concerns about how your information is being stored or used, your first point of contact should be your school. They control how data is managed and can explain how your child’s information is handled.


If you suspect a security issue — such as unauthorised access to your account — contact your school promptly. They can review access logs and take appropriate action where necessary.

Need help?

Single Sign-On (SSO)

If your school has enabled Single Sign-On (SSO), you’ll log in using your existing school account details (the same credentials you use for other school systems). Simply select Login as Parent and follow the prompts.

One-Time Passcode (OTP)

If your school has not enabled SSO for parents, you’ll log in using a One-Time Passcode (OTP):

  1. Enter the email address the school has on file for you.

  2. We’ll send a verification code to that email.

  3. Enter the code to access Paperly.

If you don’t receive the email:

  • Check your spam or junk folder.

  • Make sure you’re using the same email address the school has recorded for you.


If you’re still having trouble, please contact support@paperly.education and we’ll be happy to help.

Updated 02/2026

Privacy

Updated 02/2026

Privacy