Overview

This article explains how to record details of a pupil's known future approved absence in their Pupil record. 

Instructions

Open the pupil record

1. Select Pupils.
2. Select All Pupils.
3. From All Pupils, locate the pupil from the list (use filters / search as appropriate):
   
4. Select the Pupil's Full Name to open their Pupil details:
   

Open Attendances

1. From the Pupil details, select the Attendances tab:
   The Attendances tab opens:
   

Recording known future approved absence

From the Attendances tab:

1. Locate the future date(s) where you want to add the future approved absence, using either the Time Period, or the Start Date and End Date filters:
   
2. Select the future date where the approved absence is to be added:
   
3. When prompted:
   
   1. Select the appropriate absence code for the future event, for example, C1. For information about what each absence code means, see MIS: What are the different attendance codes?
   2. Enter a note as appropriate.
   3. Select the check button.
4. Repeat the above steps for any further future approved absences.

Outcome

The pupil's absence record is updated with details of the future approved absence(s):

Related information

• MIS: What are the different attendance codes?

Updated 13 November 2025 11:54