Correct attendance records
Correct an attendance mark after checking the original class record, then save and verify the change for that learner and date.
Reviewed against the Workspace controls on 29 October 2026.
Overview
Correct an attendance mark after checking the original class record, then save and verify the change for that learner and date.
Get to know the screen
Practice example: all names, records and amounts are fictional. Options vary with your school’s curriculum, currency and access.
Phone example
Interface labels are shown in English. Follow the translated steps below to find each control. Follow the sequence, review the recorded information and choose the next step.
Who can use this feature
Open the correct school workspace and its class attendance register. Marking requires the class-teacher assignment and attendance access; a staff role alone does not assign a class.
Before you start
Confirm the school, academic year and date before recording anything. Check that the learner belongs to the selected class for that year.
You need the original class, date, supporting information and permission to mark that class. Past-date restrictions still apply.
Required and optional fields
| Field | Requirement | Format or example | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class / cohort | Required in this form | Choose the class you are assigned to take. | Class-teacher assignment |
| Attendance date | Required in this form | Choose today or an earlier permitted date. Future dates are unavailable; the school can restrict changes to past days. | School date policy |
| One mark per learner | Required in this form | Check every preselected Full Day mark against what you observed. Use Half Day or Absent where appropriate. | Active class learners |
| Comment / reason / note | Optional | Optional in the form. Record the relevant observation or agreed next step; do not invent a reason. | Verified information |
Picklist prerequisites
| Choice | Options come from | Earlier selection | If missing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class / cohort | Class-teacher assignment | The class list comes from your class-teacher assignments in this workspace. Ask an administrator to check the assignment and academic year if it is empty. | Learner rows load after choosing a class. Add or link the active learners to that class first; changing a role label does not populate the register. |
The register supports Full Day (1), Half Day (2) and Absent (3). P, H and A appear in history. A dot or blank means not marked; it is not an absence.
Desktop walkthrough
Check the class, date and each learner’s mark.
Screen walkthrough · 0:45Download GIF ↓- Open the saved class and date. Check the existing marks and comments before editing.
- Select the corrected mark for the intended learner. Preserve other learners’ marks and useful existing comments.
- Add a brief explanation of the checked correction. Review the entire class because Submit saves the register’s learner rows.
- Choose Submit, wait for confirmation and reopen the same day. Check the corrected mark and the unchanged rows.
Mobile walkthrough
Check the class, date and each learner’s mark.
Screen walkthrough · 0:45Download GIF ↓On a phone, close the navigation drawer. Learners appear as individual cards with Full, Half and Absent options. Work down every card, type any comment, then scroll to Submit. Reopen the same class and date to verify.
Save and verify
Confirm the saved correction in the register and review affected daily totals. Recheck any follow-up that depended on the old mark.
Troubleshooting
A past day cannot be changed?
Ask the school administrator to check the retroactive attendance policy and your class assignment. Use the authorised correction process; do not record the correction under today’s date.
If saving fails, keep your notes, check the connection and read the error. Reopen the same class and date to check what was saved before submitting again.
