Use this guide to view or edit your schools Characteristics. Characteristics are visible in the School Details panel when running a School Census.
Access: the minimum permissions required to access Characteristics are found in the Administration>School Module from Config>Set Up<Roles and Permissions
![](https://d3kchveacp7yrb.cloudfront.net/2024/01/gKwVM0K4-image-1.png)
See Also: How to Update School Details and Logo, or for Census specific guidance on Characteristics from the DfE click here
From the left menu go to Config>Administration>Characteristics
![](https://d3kchveacp7yrb.cloudfront.net/2024/01/Ahv0jdoF-image-1.png)
Use the drop downs and data entry fields in the School Characteristics panel to check/update the information for your school.
All fields marked with an asterisk* must be completed in order to save the record.
![](https://d3kchveacp7yrb.cloudfront.net/2024/07/MlVdCM7F-image.png)
Remember to click the top left Save if you make any changes.
If you have a Special Class/Unit, tick the box in the bottom right of the School Characteristics panel, this will prompt a drop down to appear for you to enter the Nature of Special Class/Unit*, select the relevant option from the drop down choices.
![](https://d3kchveacp7yrb.cloudfront.net/2024/01/XYXBfTUo-image-1.png)
You can also use this page to add/edit or delete any Extended Services, for example Childcare Activities before or after school.
![](https://d3kchveacp7yrb.cloudfront.net/2024/01/wTyIsq2Y-image-1.png)
To add a new Extended Service, Click New
Choose the type from the Extended Service drop down and complete all fields as required
Click Create when you are happy with your choices
![](https://d3kchveacp7yrb.cloudfront.net/2024/01/GgoVUCHR-image-1.png)
Use this guide to view or edit your schools Characteristics. Characteristics are visible in the School Details panel when running a School Census.
Access: the minimum permissions required to access Characteristics are found in the Administration>School Module from Config > Set Up > Roles and Permissions
![](https://d3kchveacp7yrb.cloudfront.net/2024/01/gKwVM0K4-image-1.png)
See Also: How to Update School Details and Logo
From the left menu go to Config>Administration>Characteristics
![](https://d3kchveacp7yrb.cloudfront.net/2024/01/Ahv0jdoF-image-1.png)
Use the drop downs and data entry fields in the School Characteristics panel to check/update the information for your school.
All fields marked with an asterisk* must be completed in order to save the record.
![](https://d3kchveacp7yrb.cloudfront.net/2024/05/dtQWLrJq-image-1.png)
Remember to click the top left Save if you make any changes.
If you have a Special Class/Unit, tick the box in the bottom right of the School Characteristics panel, this will prompt a drop down to appear for you to enter the Nature of Special Class/Unit*, select the relevant option from the drop down choices.
![](https://d3kchveacp7yrb.cloudfront.net/2024/01/XYXBfTUo-image-1.png)
You can also use this page to add/edit or delete any Extended Services, for example Childcare Activities before or after school.
![](https://d3kchveacp7yrb.cloudfront.net/2024/01/wTyIsq2Y-image-1.png)
To add a new Extended Service, Click New
Choose the type from the Extended Service drop down and complete all fields as required
Click Create when you are happy with your choices
![](https://d3kchveacp7yrb.cloudfront.net/2024/01/GgoVUCHR-image-1.png)