FAQs
Do you have a query about Reading Schools or how to use our website? Here are some answers to help with the most frequently asked questions.
How do I sign up to Reading Schools?
Reading Schools is open to all schools in Scotland.
Click on the Sign Up button at the top right of the screen. Select your Local Authority, School Type and the name of your school from the drop down lists. Then fill in the details it asks for, and you will be sent a confirmation email with a link you must click on before you will be fully signed up.
For further details, read our step-by-step guide with screenshots
What can I do on my first time logging into Reading Schools?
Once you have signed up and logged in to the Reading Schools website, there are a number of things you can do. This includes submitting an application, inviting others to your application and starting work on your action plan.
For further details, you can download our guide FAQ First time logging in to Reading Schools
What should I do if I've forgotten my password?
Click the Log In button from the menu at the top of the screen, then click on "Forgotten your password?"
Enter the email address you used to sign up and click 'Request Password Reset'.
You'll then receive an email with further instructions on how to select a new password.
For further details, you can download our guide FAQ Forgotten your password
Can I change the lead contact?
Yes, as long as you are the current lead contact.
When you first log in to the Reading Schools website, you will be taken to your Dashboard, which shows your existing Reading Schools applications.
Click on the 'View' button beside the application, and you will be shown a list of your Application Users. Click 'Make Lead Contact' beside the name of the person you want to become the new Lead contact, then OK to confirm.
For further details, you can download our guide FAQ Changing the Lead Contact
How do I change or add a new school to my Reading Schools account?
When you first log in to the Reading Schools website, you will be taken to your Dashboard, which shows your existing Reading Schools applications.
Click 'New Application' and following the instructions on screen to add a new school.
To change school, click 'Change School' and find the new school from the drop down lists, the follow the instructions on screen.
If the school already has a active account, you should ask the Lead Contact to invite you to join.
For further details, you can download our guide FAQ Changing or adding a new school to your Reading Schools account
Can I invite other users to our Reading Schools application?
Yes, if you are the Lead Contact.
Log in to the Reading Schools website and you will be taken to your Dashboard, which shows your existing Reading Schools applications.
Click on the 'View' button beside the application you want to invite another use to, then scroll down to the 'Invite New User' section and enter their email address and role, then click Send Invitation.
They will now receive an email with further instructions on how to complete the process to accept the invitation.
For Further details, you can download our guide FAQ Inviting other users to your Reading Schools application
How do I leave or remove a user from our Reading Schools account?
When you first log in to the Reading Schools website, you will be taken to your Dashboard, which shows your existing Reading Schools applications.
Click on the 'View' button beside the application, and you will be shown a list of your Application Users. To leave the Reading Schools account, you should click 'Leave' button next to your own name, and then click OK to confirm.
If you are the Lead Contact, you can also remove other users by clicking on the 'Remove' button next to their name, and then clicking OK to confirm.
For Further details, you can download our guide FAQ Leaving or removing a user from your Reading Schools account
How do I produce an Action Plan?
Each Reading Schools application you make will have its own Action Plan, which you can view and edit by logging in and clicking the View button on your dashboard next to the relevant application.
Work through your action plan by clicking the appropriate boxes for your school’s action plan. Please note that some actions are mandatory and some ask for a maximum of 3 actions to be selected.
For further details, and for instructions on how to add your own actions or submit a completed Action Plan, you can download our guide FAQ Action plan
Can I change my Action Plan once it has been accepted?
No, once your Action Plan has been accepted, we expect your evidence to reflect the activities chosen in your Action Plan.
You can abandon an Action Plan by logging in and clicking the View button on your dashboard next to the relevant application, then selecting Abandon Application. You will be asked click OK to confirm you wish to abandon this application.
For futher details, you can download our guide FAQ Abandon an Action Plan
How do I produce an Evidence Plan?
Once you have submitted and had your Action Plan accepted, you will be able to access the corresponding Evidence Plan.
To view and update it, log in and click the View button on your dashboard next to the relevant application, then click the Edit button beside your Evidence Plan.
Evidence can include comments, observations and links, quotes, photos, documents or videos. Click on ‘Add . . .’ for each section to add evidence.
For further details, and for instructions on how to submit an Evidence Plan, you can download our guide FAQ Evidence plan
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