Bromcom
As part of the ongoing effort to improve the information and communication the college provides, we have now changed our management information system (MIS). Our MIS underpins all aspects of the school’s data processing systems. The company that we are now using for this new system is called Bromcom. Our aim is to consolidate our systems so that parents can interact with a single platform. The platform is split into separate applications for different stakeholders. Details can be found below.
Student Portal
This is the student application and should only be accessed by the student. The portal can be accessed via
Alternatively there is a mobile app that can be installed. Please see your relevant app store and simply search "Bromcom"
Students are able to access key information such as their timetable, prep and clubs. Students can access the site using their Hockerill Microsoft accounts.
MCAS (My Child At School)
This is the parent application from Bromcom. This enables parents/guardians with an account to view key information on their child / children. Information provided varies from their timetable, prep, attendance to enrichment activities such as clubs.
Parents/guardians will receive a link to their email allowing them to configure their accounts. Parents/guardians will be guided to setup their account via your web browser first. Please remember your password as you will need this when you have installed the App.
MCAS can be accessed via
There is a mobile app which we recommend that parents have on their mobiles. The use of the mobile app allows us to use push messages to enhance parental communication. Please see your relevant app store and simply search "Bromcom". We strongly recommend that parents enable notifications to allow messages to be sent.
Useful Documents
| Document Title |
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| MCAS Parent Guide July 24 New UI version 1 |
| MCAS DEC 24 Update |
If you're struggling with Bromcom, please make sure you are using the correct details.
- All legal guardians/parents can potentially have an account (based on the data collection process and parental responsibility and no court order)
- Your email address is unique to you
- Use a unique password that doesn't contain your username
- If you forget your password or username, you can follow the 'forgotten login detail' link and use your email address
- You may need to verify your email address (comes in an email)
Below is an example of the email sent to a parent/guardian. This is the same email when account details are first generated.
If required the school ID is "15646"
If you currently do not have your login details you can go to https://mychildatschool.com and use the “Reset Login” option. Enter your email address and you be sent reset instructions. You can then login using your registered email address and chosen password.
Below is an example of the email sent to a parent/guardian. This is the same email when account details are first generated.
If this fails to work and your account isn't active please email admin@hockerill.com
Some details can be updated via Bromcom. Please note that these changes need to be verified to take affect.
If you notice any other details out of date please contact admin@hockerill.com
At the moment you can report a child absence via the web version of MCAS only. This feature is also coming to the mobile app early 2025. At the moment we welcome absence notifications either through the web version or by emailing absence@hockerill.com
Attendance
Here you can see a summary of a student's attendance. Individual days can be selected to view further details.
Reporting an absence with MCAS is currently still limited to the Web Version only. This feature is coming to the mobile apps early 2025.
Behaviour
Here you can see a summary of a student's behaviour. Please note that the summary provides a total of “Behaviour Events”, followed by a summary of “Behaviour Points”. Certain events have different values which is why the summaries will differ.
Behaviour and Detention notifications will be sent via the mobile app if registered. For parents not using the app messages will be sent via email. Please ensure that you have notifications enabled for the MCAS app.
Detentions
Here you will see a summary of any detentions.
Prep (Homework)
Here you will see a summary of any upcoming prep. Please note elapsed prep is currently not available for parents to view.
Reports
Here you will find a list of reports & documents generated.
Timetable
Here you can access a live version of a student’s timetable.
Academic Calendar
Here you will have access to our College diary. Further details can be viewed by selecting specific dates.
Clubs
Here you will see a summary of clubs available and those that have been signed up. Parents/Guardians can enrol students into clubs and students have this opportunity using the Bromcom Student Portal. Please note that students, parents/guardians are unable to leave a club and students should speak to staff.
Parental Consent
Here you will see a summary of existing consents and available options. We recommend that you review these options and adjust accordingly.
Important Documents
This module will allow us to share copies of important documents for quick reference.
Data Collection Form
This module will allow you to review personal data for the individual user and any linked students. We ask that parents/guardians review this data and make adjustments within the platform. Please note that changes are subject to approval and aren’t instantly updated.
Options
This module will allow parents to select preferred subject choices for relevant years when required. Guidance will be issued to parents during any Options windows.
Communication
Behaviour and Detention notifications will default as “App Notifications” for users with the mobile app. Any users who haven’t used the mobile app will see these messages as an email.
All other correspondence will be sent via email to your registered addresses. Please note that messages that are sent as emails will not appear within the MCAS application.