"Bye, my son, good-bye my baby girl. Ya'll must have a wonderful day. Daddy and mummy love you guys".
This is the usual drill every morning for me as a parent. As soon as they hop into their designated school transports, each heading to a different school, the anxiety creeps in. I must remind myself to take a deep breath; they always come home safe. But... if only there was something telling me they’d made it safely onto school grounds.
I know, I know, you're probably thinking, “Why don’t you just create a WhatsApp group with the driver or something?” Ah, yes, if only it were that simple. But the reality is, it’s inconsistent at best, and a whole lot of “are you there yet?” messages get annoying to most. And let’s face it, after the 10th “Hi, are you in the school parking lot yet?” text, you start to question your own emotional intelligence. But hey, at least I know what emotional intelligence is, right? It’s a work in progress!
But here’s the thing: parents like me shouldn’t have to suffer through the stress of wondering if our kids are safely at school. Every school should have a system in place that brings a little peace of mind to busy parents. Enter BC Time.
With BC Time there’s no more guessing. It’s a smart, reliable clocking solution that could be a game changer for schools. Imagine this: your child’s transport arrives, they step onto school grounds, and within seconds, you get a notification – “Your child has safely arrived at school”. Just like that. No texting, no waiting, no worrying.
And it’s not just for the kids. BC Time makes sure teachers and staff clock in and out seamlessly, syncing attendance data to payroll systems. Whether it’s the regular teachers, substitute teachers, or temporary facility workers, everyone who’s supposed to be on school grounds is accounted for.
If someone isn’t meant to be there, they won’t gain access—no questions asked. Now think about this: Don’t you feel better just knowing that a school values your kids’ safety and their well-being this much? It’s not just about keeping kids safe; it’s about creating a trustworthy environment where parents can rest easy.
And it’s not just for the staff’s attendance and security. It’s about making everyone’s day run smoothly. Schools can track attendance with ease, ensure that all staff, including substitutes, are present, and make sure that no unauthorised person gets through. Teachers can focus on teaching, parents can focus on their work, and security can focus on the safety of the entire school. BC Time is more than just a tool for clocking in—it’s a peace of mind, ensuring that the right people are where they’re supposed to be and that everyone is safe.
So, to all the schools out there, don’t just do it for the safety of our kids and teachers, or the efficiency of running an exceptional educational facility, or keeping up with modern technology in 2025. Yeah, sure, those points are ok....👀🤣 But let's do it for the parents too, who find themselves pacing the house every morning until they know their little ones have made it safely to school. Funny things aside, it's not just a better way, it's a '15 years of African innovation', 'multi-award winning', type of way. Clocking brilliant, I'd say. - Let's gooooo BC Time!