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.

The Special Event can be seen in the Arrange Cover screen by selecting the filter cup on the top right and on Display click Special Events.

Click Ok to Save