FAQ

Each option has its own pros and cons. Passing on the fee means your customers cover the cost, but it could reduce online payments and lead to more admin work. On the other hand, absorbing the fee encourages more online payments, resulting in less admin and a more predictable income stream.

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Alternatively, you can absorb the fee and slightly increase your prices to cover it, which could lead to more online payments, less admin, and potentially even extra income. For a detailed breakdown, check the image here outlining the benefits and considerations of each option.

No matter how you choose to receive payments, ClassForKids simplifies the process. Automatic invoices keep parents informed to ensure timely fee settlement. Our ‘Subscriptions’ feature guarantees a steady monthly income, and our system automatically retries any declined card payments. Alternatively, our ‘Payment Secures Booking’ feature allows you to require upfront payments at checkout.

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Your booking page is a custom URL you can share everywhere to reach more parents. You can embed it into your website as an iFrame so parents can easily browse and book classes. You can also add a ‘Contact Now’ button to Facebook, linking directly to your booking page. And to share it on social media, simply copy and paste the link (full schedule or specific classes) for parents to follow and book. If you need help, get in touch.

Parents can browse, book, and pay for classes in just 3 clicks. It’s that simple!

With ClassForKids, you can promote effortlessly, reach more parents, and boost bookings. Simply share your booking page on your website, social media, and anywhere else parents might look. With our free marketing tools, enjoy a visibility boost. And to reach an even wider audience, list classes for free on our Discovery Site, where thousands of parents look for classes every day.

Yes, parents can easily book trials with our flexible booking software. You only need to decide how many trial sessions you’d like to offer, whether they’ll be free or paid, and how far ahead bookings can be made. We’ll take care of the rest.

When a class reaches capacity, parents can easily join the waiting list. This gives you a clear overview of who’s interested, so you can offer a spot as soon as one opens up. Parents receive an email invitation, allowing them to confirm or decline the booking. If they decline, we notify you right away so you can offer the spot to the next parent in line.

No matter how you choose to receive payments, ClassForKids simplifies the process. Automatic invoices keep parents informed to ensure timely fee settlement. Our ‘Subscriptions’ feature guarantees a steady monthly income, and our system automatically retries any declined card payments. Alternatively, our ‘Payment Secures Booking’ feature allows you to require upfront payments at checkout.

Easily offer discounts with our simple process. You can apply a sibling discount automatically or create a custom discount for a fixed amount or percentage off. All you need to do is set an expiry date if needed and then share the code with parents via email, social media, or your class description. At checkout, parents can enter the code to enjoy instant savings.

Absolutely! ClassForKids offers robust financial analysis tools. The ‘Financials’ section gives you a clear picture of all your transactions. You can track payments and refunds, filter information by date, class, term, or other criteria, and identify any outstanding payments that need to be followed up on. This information can also be exported to spreadsheets for further analysis.

No Wi-Fi? No problem! ClassForKids lets you download registers for offline use. This way, you can mark attendance and access all your info even without internet. Once you’re back online, simply sync your changes to keep everything up to date.

You have the flexibility to add as many coaches as you need to your team and manage their access to information. When assigning a coach to a register, you can easily specify the level of detail they can see (from basic information such as attendance records and emergency contacts to all information on the register). For coaches who aren’t on your system, you can also export and print registers for easy access.

Of course! With our software, moving a child to a different register only takes seconds. Use the ‘Transfer’ option to move them to the correct class, whether it’s a parent’s request or a booking error. You’ll see a confirmation screen with details of both classes before finalising, and you can notify the parent by email.

After the trial, you have the option to send an automated email through our system, inviting parents to book. They can easily click ‘Book’ to confirm or ‘Not Returning’ to decline. You’ll be notified of their decision, and if the invitation is declined, the child will be automatically removed from the register.

Yes! Simply use our ‘re-run’ feature to duplicate an existing term and update the dates and prices, and you’re done! You can then use our ‘auto-enrol’ feature to automatically re-book returning students. This means you can be ready for your next term in a matter of minutes.

We’ve designed our kids’ activity booking and management software to help a wide range of organisations:

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• Kids’ activity clubs: Run classes and camps with ease.

• Schools: Streamline after-school programmes and wraparound care.

• Franchises: Manage and grow your network efficiently.

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We offer solutions tailored to your specific needs. Get in touch to see how we can transform your business.

Our club owners’ achievements speak for themselves. Some have experienced a phenomenal 600% revenue increase in just six months, while others have doubled their student numbers. But instead of us telling their stories, we’ll let them do the talking.

At ClassForKids, we’re invested in your success. That’s why our software streamlines admin, fuels growth, and comes with free set-up, award-winning support, and marketing tools to help you achieve your goals. Click here to learn more.

ClassForKids saves you 10+ hours a week on admin tasks. Online bookings automatically populate your registers, and parents receive instant confirmations and invoices. Upfront payments mean less time chasing money. Plus, our ‘re-run and auto-enrol’ feature can get you set up for your new term in minutes.

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Getting started is simpler than you might think. Typically, you can be up and running in as little as 24 hours. But it's all about your needs, so if you need more time, we're more than happy to work closely with you to to get you onto the system at your own pace.

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Simply add your club’s T&Cs and privacy policies to the system, and they’ll automatically be included in the booking process. Parents will then be asked to give their consent when they sign up. And that's it, parent consent obtained!

Parents have full control over their information. They can log in to their dashboard and update personal and medical needs information, emergency contact numbers, and photo permissions. For added convenience, we offer a parent app for easy access to bookings and quick class check-ins.

You can quickly email all parents within your ‘Contacts’ section or by accessing the class register you’d like to message. Simply select all, type your message, and hit send. Alternatively, you can use our premium SMS (6p per text) if you’re based in the UK or Ireland.

Yes! You can send free booking confirmations and invoices by text. We also offer a premium SMS service (available in the UK and Ireland) at 6p per text.

With our software, you can send automated booking confirmations, invoices, trial and waiting list invites, and much more via email. You can also easily send personalised emails to individuals or classes.

Our booking software is designed to make life easier for you and your parents. We’ll provide everything you need for a smooth switch, including an invite link, email templates, and instructions.