Events and Staff Absences in the Calendar - Teacher Dashboard (V3)

Teachers can use the Events and Absences block to add new school events, record staff absences, and view details of existing entries. All actions open in a clear modal window so you can review or update information quickly.

 

Add an event

Follow these steps to create a new school event.

  1. In the Next section, click + Add.
  2. Select Event.
  3. A modal opens with event details.
  4. Fill in:
    • Title
    • Description (optional)
    • Date and time
    • Location (optional)
    • Invitees
    • Additional settings: cover photo, event fee and registration.
  5. Click Publish.

Add a staff absence

Use this function to record when a teacher or staff member is absent.

  1. Click + Add, in the Next section.
  2. Select My absence.
  3. A modal opens with absence details.
    • Absence reason
    • Reason description
    • Date and time
    • Substitution (if needed)
  4. Click Add an Absence.

When an absence is a training there is a possibility to add more details.

  • Training organiser name
  • Training title
  • Description
  • Duration in hours
  • Cost in euros

View an event

You can open any event in the calendar to see its details.

  1. Click the event in the Events and Absences (Next) block or in the Calendar.
  2. A modal opens with:
    • Event description
    • Date and time
    • Participants
    • Edit button
  3. If you created the event, you can click the Edit button and:
    • Edit
    • Delete

View a teacher absence

This view shows details about a staff absence.

  1. Click the teacher absence from the Events and Absences block or Calendar.
  2. A modal opens showing:
    • Teacher name
    • Absence reason
    • Time period
    • Replacement teacher (if assigned)
  3. If you created the absence,  click the Edit button and:
    1. Edit
    2. Delete

See all events

To open the full calendar:

  1. Click See all events.
  2. The Calendar opens in full view, showing all upcoming events and staff absences.