Import Pupil Dinner Attendance (Absences) using the MIS Link
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Any codes that are used in your MIS to record absences can be mapped to codes in SCO.
After import, absence codes will overwrite any dinners previously ordered for today in SCO. These dinners might have been ordered in SCO, Classroom edition or by the parent on SCOPAY.
The pupils' balances will automatically update to reflect the absence.
Import Pupil Dinner Attendance (Absences) using the MIS Link
a. View the Absence Codes set in SCO Dinners
You will first need to make a note of which code(s) you are using to record Absence in SCO Dinners.
Select the Dinners tab
Click Settings (top right)
Select Meal codes
Note any Code types set as Absent
In the example to the right, the Absent code is set to AClick on Cancel
Click on Close
b. Map Attendance Codes
It is necessary to map the absence codes you wish to import via the link from your MIS - see guide to the right.
Select the Configuration tab
Click Import from external system
Select Import configuration
Click Change attendance mapping
Select Dinner Money from the Attendance Type drop down menu
Enter an absence code from your MIS in External code at the bottom of the screen
Select the SCO code it is to be mapped to from the drop down list on the right – only relevant codes will be presented
Click Add
Repeat the process for any other absence codes that you wish to map
Click OK
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c. Ensure the Attendance Data Import type is set
In SCO, click on the Configuration tab
Click on Import from external system
Click on Import configuration
From the Data source drop down next to Attendance, select SIMS dynamic link or Wonde
Click OK
d. Manually trigger an Attendance import
We recommend that you carry out the Attendance import each day once attendance has been recorded in your MIS.
Click on the Configuration tab
Click on Import from external system
Click Attendance data import
Ensure that no data discrepancies are identified and click Confirm
The import will be carried out and a report will be displayed on screen to show how many pupils have been updated with an Absence code
Click Close
Repeat the Attendance data import if further absences are recorded in your MIS or you can make these adjustments manually
e. View Attendance Data
Click on the Dinners tab
Locate an absent pupil
The SCO absence code will be displayed for that pupil for today and will be reflected in any reports generated
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