Smart tags for school belongings

Lost items that find their way home

PandaScan tags attach to your child's belongings. If something gets lost, the finder taps or scans the tag — you get alerted instantly, safely, and privately.

PandaScan
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Iron-on label — washproof
Linked to your account
Safe, private contact
✓ Item found
🔔 Owner notified
Your details are never shared with finders
Instant notification when something is found
Works for the whole family — one account
Designed with schools in mind

Simple for everyone involved

PandaScan is designed so that parents, children, and even the person who finds the item all know exactly what to do.

1

You register

Create your account and your PandaScan tags are linked to you. Apply iron-on labels to coats, bags, lunchboxes, water bottles — anything that goes to school.

2

Item goes missing

Bags get left behind. Coats get mixed up. It happens every day. Your child's belongings are tagged and ready, just in case.

3

Finder taps or scans

Whoever finds the item taps or scans the PandaScan tag. No app needed. They're taken to a simple, friendly page to let you know.

4

You get notified

You receive an instant notification with details of where the item was found. Arrange a safe, simple collection — no personal details ever shared.

Safer than a name label. Much smarter.

Writing your phone number in a coat feels practical — until you think about who might be reading it. PandaScan keeps your family's information private, every time.

Your privacy is protected

The finder never sees your name, phone number, or address. Contact happens through PandaScan's secure system — you're always in control.

Anonymous contact, real results

Finders can send you a message through PandaScan without either party revealing personal details. Safe, simple, and it actually gets things returned.

Track every scan

Your account dashboard shows you when and where your tags were scanned. You'll know the moment something goes missing and is found, even before you notice it's gone.

One account, everything covered

All your tags — across all your children's belongings — are managed in one place. Add more tags whenever you need them, for a fraction of the cost of replacing lost items.

A simple way for schools to raise funds and help families

PandaScan's school partnership programme lets schools earn commission for every family they refer — while helping to solve the daily headache of lost property.

01

School gets a referral link

We give your school a unique link or QR code to share with parents — via newsletter, school app, or a simple printed leaflet.

02

Parents sign up

Families follow the link and register their interest or subscribe. The school gets credited for every signup — automatically, with no admin needed.

03

Rewards add up

Schools earn a fixed commission per referred family, with the potential for tiered bonuses for higher referral numbers. A great addition to your fundraising efforts.

We're building PandaScan alongside schools from the start. If you're a school administrator, PTA member, or just a parent who thinks your school would benefit — we'd love to hear from you.

Express school interest →

Simple, honest pricing

PandaScan is a subscription service — pay monthly or annually, and your tags stay active as long as you're subscribed. Exact pricing will be confirmed at launch.

Standard
TBC
per month — finalised at launch
  • 10 PandaScan iron-on labels
  • Linked to one family account
  • Instant found notifications
  • Anonymous finder messaging
  • Scan history & dashboard
  • Top up labels anytime

Pricing will be confirmed before launch. Register your interest and you'll be first to know — and first to benefit from any early access pricing.

Things people ask us

How does PandaScan actually work?
Your belongings have a PandaScan label attached. If the item is found, the finder taps or scans the label and is taken to a simple page where they can send you a message. You receive an alert — nothing else is shared. It's quick, private, and it works even if the finder has never heard of PandaScan.
Will the finder see my personal information?
No. The finder never sees your name, phone number, or address. All contact goes through PandaScan's anonymous messaging system. You're protected, and so is your child.
Do I need to download an app?
No app needed to find or report a lost item — the finder just taps or scans the label and a webpage opens automatically. As an owner, you'll have access to a simple dashboard through your browser to manage your tags and view scan history.
What happens if someone misuses a tag?
PandaScan includes built-in protections: a cooldown between messages to prevent spam, the ability to report or block suspicious contact, and a design that keeps your personal details hidden at all times. We've thought carefully about misuse from the beginning.
Can I cover multiple children with one account?
Yes. One PandaScan account covers your whole household. All tags are linked to your account, whether they're on your son's coat or your daughter's lunchbox. You'll see all of them in one place.
Is it a QR code label or an NFC tag?
We're currently finalising the exact technology. Our labels will work by tapping or scanning — the experience for both the finder and the owner is the same either way. We'll confirm full details before launch.
Can schools use PandaScan too?
Absolutely. Schools can partner with PandaScan to earn commission from referred families, and we're exploring features specifically for school lost property management — including colour-coded collection points that sync with the PandaScan system.
What if I need more than 10 labels?
Every subscription includes 10 labels to get you started. If you need more — for more items, more children, or just because things wear out — you'll be able to top up with additional packs at a low cost, all linked to the same account.

Be the first to hear from us

PandaScan is in development and we're building our early community now. Register your interest and we'll let you know the moment we're ready to launch — along with any early access pricing.

No spam. No obligation. Just a heads-up when we're live. Or email us directly at info@pandascan.co.uk