> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://anyschool.ai/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Parent panel (add and edit)

> Add or edit parent records in the parent panel. Capture identity fields, contact details, and external identifiers used across the workspace.

The parent panel captures core identity fields and external identifiers used across the workspace.

## What this screen is for

* Create a new parent record.
* Update an existing parent record.

## What you can see

The panel title is **Add Parent** or **Edit Parent** with descriptions:

* Add: **Add a parent record that can be reused across the app later.**
* Edit: **Update this parent record and its external identifiers.**

Fields include:

* **First name**
* **Last name**
* **Preferred name** (optional)
* **Date of birth** using a calendar picker
* **SIS ID**, **Secondary SIS ID**, and **Tertiary SIS ID** (optional)
* **UPI ID** (optional)
* **Wonde ID** (optional)
* **Parent email** (optional)

Submit actions:

* Create label when adding
* **Save changes** when editing

## Read-only and error states

* If you cannot manage parents, you may see **Read-only access** explaining only admins, managers, and members can create or edit parent records.
* If saving fails, you may see **Unable to save parent** with details.

## Permissions and read-only behaviour

Editing requires parent management permission. Fields and submit actions are disabled when you are read-only.

## Tips

* Align parent identifiers with your school source system to make imports predictable.
* Use preferred names when families use a different day-to-day name than legal documents.