8tend
Attendance and scheduling software for schools, clubs and academies. Real-time schedules, confirmed attendance and instant WhatsApp or SMS alerts for the parents who trust you.
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What 8tend does
Smart scheduling
Recurring classes, one-off events, per-session exceptions, and staff assignment, changes flow to everyone affected.
Frictionless attendance
One tap, two seconds per child. Bulk-mark a whole group, then tweak the exceptions.
Real-time visibility
Parents see attendance the moment it's marked, no refreshing, no asking, no waiting.
WhatsApp + push alerts
Mark a child absent and the linked parent gets an instant push notification and WhatsApp message.
Public org page
Every organisation gets a branded public page: schedule, news feed and a one-tap join button, no login required.
Forms & consent
Build registration, consent and indemnity forms with a block editor, with a full consent audit trail.
Outings & live location
Plan off-site outings: staff check in at departure and arrival, parents follow the journey on a map.
8tend Pricing
14-day free trial for every organisation, then choose who pays.
- Free for the organisation: parents/members pay R29/month per child, or
- Organisation-hosted from R599/month (up to 25 included), free for parents
- No credit card required to start
Questions people ask
Who pays for 8tend?
You choose: parents/members can pay R29/month per child, or the organisation can pay from R599/month (up to 25 included) and make it free for parents.
Do parents need to install an app?
No, every organisation gets a branded public page with a one-tap join button, no login or app store download required.
How fast is attendance marking?
One tap, about two seconds per child, with bulk-marking for a whole group and exceptions handled afterwards.
Is there a free trial?
Yes, every organisation gets a 14-day free trial with no credit card required to start.