Note: All pages below are subject to having relevant Roles and Permissions.
The Special Events area allows you to record an ‘out of the ordinary’ event for a Teacher or Room which requires cover.
See also: How to Create Special Event Codes.
To start, select Special Events from within the Cover menu.

To create a new Special Event, click the New button. Note the Academic Year drop down choice and ensure you are in the correct year.


Complete the fields:
- Select an Event Type Code from the drop down list and enter a Name and Description (if needed).
Note: If there are no Event Type Codes listed you will need to create them via the Special Event Codes page. See How to Create Special Event Codes.
- Select the Main Staff member from the drop down list. Specify the number of Additional Staff required
- Room Name – from the drop down list.
- Dates – Start date, followed by the starting period, then the End date and period.
When you’re done click Save.