MIS: How do I update a pupil's absence?

Overview

This article explains how to update pupil absences for a pupil from their pupil record, for example, when chasing up an unauthorised pupil absence, or if you are advised of a known future absence for the pupil. 

To quickly record attendance, select Log Attendance from the Attendance widget found on the pupil's Overview page 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):
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  4. Select the Pupil's Full Name to open their Pupil details:
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Open Attendances

  1. From the pupil's Overview, select Attendance:


    The Attendance page opens:

Alternatively, select View More from the Attendance widget on the pupil's Overview page.

Updating pupil absences

From the Attendance page:

  1. Locate the date(s) where you want to make an update to the absence, using either the Time Period, or the Start Date and End Date filters:
  2. Select the absence:
  3. When prompted:

    1. Select the appropriate absence code, for example, M. For information about what each absence code means, see MIS: What are the different attendance codes?

      To remove an attendance code, select the dash (-).

    2. Enter a note as appropriate.
    3. Select the check button.
  4. Repeat the above steps for any further absences.

Outcome

A message confirming the absence update is displayed. The pupil's absence record is updated with your changes:

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