Attendance Settings allow your school to temporarily disable Absence Notifications for a specified period.
This is useful when:
- Exams are taking place and standard roll marking is not in operation
- A year group or class is on a school trip
- Students have not yet been marked as School Activity
- There is a non-standard school day (e.g. events, mock exams, special schedules)
Disabling notifications prevents parents from receiving absence alerts during these periods.
How to Access Attendance Settings
Step 1: Log In
- Go to uniqueschoolapp.ie and log in.
Step 2: Go to Attendance Settings
- Under Attendance Overview, click Settings
- Locate Disable Absence Notifications
- Click View Settings
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Viewing Current Setups
On this screen, you will see:
- Any active date ranges where Absence Notifications are disabled
- The year/class filters applied (if applicable)
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Turning Notifications Back On
To re-enable Absence Notifications:
- Click Delete beside the specified date range
- Or if you set the range correctly, the system will auto-resume
Important Note:
If you delete today’s date and the Absence Notification time has already passed, notifications will not be sent for that day.
Adding a New Disable Date Range
Step 1: Click Add
- Click Add (top right of the screen).
Step 2: Choose Scope
You can disable notifications for:
- The Whole School
- Specific Years
- Specific Classes
Use the filters to apply to the appropriate group.
Step 3: Select Date Range
- Choose the From date
- Choose the To date
Step 4: Submit
- Click Submit to save.
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Best Practice
- Only disable notifications when absolutely necessary
- Always ensure School Activity is marked where applicable
- Remember to re-enable notifications promptly once normal attendance processes resume. If you applied the correct range when setting it up, it will auto-resume.
This ensures parents continue to receive accurate and timely communication.
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