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. 

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:
   

Updating pupil absences

From the Attendances tab:

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:

Related information

• MIS: What are the different attendance codes?

Updated 28 November 2025 13:09