Adding a planned absence

Using the Carer Orbit app parents/carers can add planned absences to their student records for student services staff to review and action as required.

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Download the **Carer Orbit** app store. You can find the app link and school code from your College App <https://ccmschools.app/go/> If you don't know your login details, please let us know and we can help you from here: <https://ccm-parent-uas.paperform.co/>

Select **absences** from the middle tile of the home page, in your CarerOrbit app

To add a **planned absence**, use the **+ absence** button at the bottom of the screen

Tap each child you are making the absence notification for. You can select multiple children, if they will be absent on the same day, for the same reason.

**Tip!** If your child is only absent for part of day you can still let us know by providing information in details section.

The start and end date automatically populates to the current date. If you are reporting the absence for a future date you will need to select the **start date** and **end date** by tapping on the calendar. - Tap 1 - will select the start date - Tap 2 - will select the end date If the absence is for one day only, double tap on the same date. Click **Done** to return to the previous screen.

Tap on **reason** and select **Other: please provide explanation**. Your College attendance staff will update on review according to the reason you supply in the next step.

Please provide ***detailed information*** as to the reason for the absence. Providing limited information may result in the College calling for additional information.

In the **details** box, please provide additional information explanation the child's absence. eg Orthodontist appointment for fitting braces.

**Review** your entry: - children selected - date range chosen - reason selected - details provided Press **submit**

The page will confirm that you have successfully submitted the absence. You won't have a record of the submission until the date the absence occurs. Your College's student services staff will review the absence record you have provided. If any further information is required, they will be in contact with you. Additional processes may be required where the absence is more than 3 consecutive days. **THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUBMISSION!**