Create school newsletters that parents will actually read.
Replace PDFs with a modern, accessible, mobile-friendly school newsletter that helps parents find what matters fast.
Made for schools
Better newsletters fast, without the faff.
Quick and easy to use
No fiddly templates, no design software and no rebuilding the whole thing every time. Ecko handles the layout so you can concentrate on the content. The editor feels familiar – If you can use Microsoft Word, you can use Ecko.
Help parents stay organised
Make important dates and reminders actionable. Ecko lets you easily add calendar items to your newsletters which parents can use to add a reminder to their own calendar in a couple of taps. No app for them to install and no sign-up.
Readership statistics keep you informed
Ecko provides easy-to-understand anonymised statistics about how many people are reading and interacting with your newsletters.
Avoid information overload and comms fatigue
Group filters and dismissible stories allow readers to hide sections of the newsletter that don’t apply to their children, keeping your newsletters feeling relevant and valuable.
Fully accessible
Ecko newsletters meet or exceed all WCAG 2.2 accessibility requirements, meaning every parent can keep up-to-date with the latest news and your school can ensure compliance public sector accessibility regulations.
Works with the systems you already use
Ecko gives schools an easier way to publish and share newsletters them through the channels they already rely on. Just share a link via Famly, Bromcom, Arbor, email, SMS… or print out a QR code and pin it up on the notice board.
Re-use content easily
Stories can be easily reused across newsletter editions, with flexible inclusion rules that help regular notices and reminders stay visible for as long as they need to.
Sensibly priced
Ecko is a focused tool that does one job well, making it a practical option for schools that want a vast improvement over PDFs without taking on a huge new system.
Automatic pixel perfect responsive design
Ecko newsletters are responsive, which mean they look great no matter where families read them. Whether it’s at work on their laptop or on their smartphone at the school gates, Ecko newsletters are easy to read without any pinching or zooming.
Super simple branding
It’s easy to make Ecko feel right at home and a part of your school. Just upload your school’s logo and accent colour to theme your whole newsletter. Ecko will automatically generate an accessible colour palette to make sure everything looks just right.
Ditch the PDF
Create school newsletters that are a joy to read.
No app. No download. No account.
Parents can open newsletters instantly in their browser using a normal link. That means fewer barriers, fewer missed updates and a smoother experience from the first tap.
Share rich content
Make your newsletters more engaging with rich content like video, images, galleries and documents and even games. Help parents feel more connected with school life and encourage sharing and inter-parent discussions.
We’re really pleased with Ecko. It’s clear, easy to navigate, and has made it much simpler for parents to find important information quickly. It’s a big improvement and has made communication between the school and families much more efficient.
Angela Akbayir,
Ashton Gate Primary School