Start and use a conversation

Who can use this: Staff, teachers and students with Messages access.

Before you start

Check the audience and child or branch context before communicating. Availability differs by role.

Start and use a conversation

  1. Choose the permitted recipients or group options.
  2. Check the selected members and select Start Conversation.
  3. Enter your message and add permitted attachments if needed.
  4. Send and review the conversation.

What happens next

The message is added to the selected conversation.

Troubleshooting

Recipient and student group choices depend on academy policy and shared course or tag relationships. The parent portal does not expose the staff/student Messages menu.