How to link a guardian to a student

Let a parent or carer see one student's attendance, grades and schedule.

Last updated 12 October 2026

What you will learn

What a guardian can see
How to create the link

Before you begin

The guardian must already have an account with the Guardian role.
The student must already have an account with the Student role.

A guardian is somebody allowed to follow a particular student — usually a parent or carer. A guardian sees only the students linked to them, and nobody else.

The Guardians screen listing guardian and student pairs with their relationship. — Each row is one guardian linked to one student.

Step 1. Click Guardians in the left-hand menu.
Step 2. Click Link a guardian.
Step 3. Choose the Guardian and the Student.
Both people must already have the right role.
Step 4. Choose the Relationship, such as parent.
Step 5. Click Link.

What you should see

The guardian can now see that student's progress, attendance and schedule when they sign in.

Helpful tips

Create the guardian's account first, with the Guardian role, or they will not appear in the list.
A student can have more than one guardian.

If something goes wrong

The guardian does not appear in the list.: Their account does not hold the Guardian role. Add it on their account first.
A guardian says they can see nothing.: Check that the link exists here, and that the student is enrolled on a batch.