The Anomalies section highlights differences between your external attendance system (e.g. VSware/Tyro) and notes submitted through the Unique Schools app.
It acts as a flagging tool to help you quickly identify:
- Incorrect roll call marks in your attendance system
- Incorrect note types submitted by parents (e.g. Late Note submitted instead of Absent Note, or vice versa)
- Situations where a note has been submitted but the attendance code does not match
This feature does not automatically change your attendance system — it simply alerts you so you can review and take action where necessary.
How to Access the Anomalies Section
- Go to uniqueschoolapp.ie and log in.
- Under Attendance Overview, click Anomalies.
What You Will See
The Anomalies screen displays:
- Student Name
- Year & Class
- Attendance Date
- AM & PM Attendance Codes (from your external attendance system)
- Note Received (e.g. Absent Note, Late Note)
This allows you to clearly compare:
- What was marked in your attendance system
- What note was submitted by the parent via the app
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Reviewing an Anomaly
Each item in the list is clickable.
You can:
- Click on the Note Received to view what the parent submitted
- This may include additional details (e.g. “On a school trip”)
- Review the attendance codes listed for AM and PM
- Cross-check with your attendance system if needed
Example scenarios:
- A parent submits an Absent Note, but the student is marked Present.
- A parent submits a Late Note, but the student is marked Absent.
- A student is marked School Activity, but the parent entered an absence note.
Taking Action
Once reviewed:
- Correct the mark in your attendance system if required.
- Once satisfied, tick the record.
- Click Mark Acknowledged.
Important:
- Marking as Acknowledged simply removes the record from the Anomalies list.
- It does not send any communication to parents.
- It does not update your attendance system.
- It is for internal tracking only, so you know the issue has been reviewed.
Best Practice
Check the Anomalies tab daily or weekly.
Use it as a quality control tool to ensure attendance records and parent communications are aligned.
This helps prevent confusion, incorrect notifications, and follow-up queries from parents.
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