Lift Rickstones Academy is a cashless school. Payments for dinner money, trips, and other items are made online via ParentPay, a secure platform. 

Benefits of using ParentPay

• Pay online anytime, anywhere (24/7)

• Safe and secure – your money reaches the school securely

• Credit and debit cards accepted

• Access full payment history and statements online

• Children don’t carry cash, reducing the risk of loss

• Receive low balance alerts via email and/or SMS
  
  

Setting Up ParentPay (New Users)

Every parent/carer receives a one-time activation username and password for each student.
For new Year 7 students, these are sent at the start of the academic year.

To activate your account:

1. Go to www.parentpay.com

2. Enter your activation username and password in the Account Login section

3. Follow the prompts to:
   - Enter your personal information
   - Choose a new username and password for future access
   - Register your email address (for receipts and reminders)

4. Access ‘Items for Payment’, add items to your basket, and complete your payment
   
   

Making Payments

Important: The one-click payment method is a bank transfer that can take up to 10 days to clear.
ParentPay credits your child’s account immediately, but if funds are unavailable when the bank processes the payment, it may result in a failed payment and a debt on your child’s account.

Recommended Method for Topping Up Dinner Money:

1. Log in to www.parentpay.com

2. Select your student’s name → click Pay for Meals

3. Enter the amount → click Add to Basket

4. Click the trolley icon → Proceed to Checkout

5. Click Other Payment Method

6. Enter your card details → click Review Payment
   Option to save card details for future payments

7. Click Pay Now

8. Check your email for a receipt from platform@parentpay.com to confirm the transaction
   
   

Need Help?

Mrs. Littlefield – Finance & Trips Co-ordinator
📞 01376 515 756 ext 228
✉️ vlittlefield@liftnewrickstones.org