Manage Year Groups

Use the Years tab in the School Manager module to add and edit school year groups. Use this when setting up iSAMS to match your school structure.

1. In the School Manager module, select the Houses tab:
   

2. Choose to:

   Add a school year.

   Add as many years as you require, linking a different teacher to each year. You can then add and assign school forms to each year group. This allows you to assign pupils to school forms and year groups.

   1. Select Create Year from the header bar.
      A popup window is displayed:
      

   2. Complete the fields in the window:

      Section	Explanation
      Core Information	Year Name. Enter the year group's name. Year Code. Specify a unique code for the year group. Year Tutor. Use the drop down list to link a teacher as a head of year. Asst Year Tutor. Use the drop down list to link a teacher as an assistant head of year. National Curriculum Year. Use the drop down list to select the year group's equivalent national curriculum year. For example, select 'Year 11' for a year group created for pupils aged 15-16. AVG Starting Age. Use the drop down list to select an average age for pupils entering the year group.
      Optional Information	Enter a contact Email Address and Website Address, as required. This is optional and details are listed for information only.

   3. Click Save Option.

      The year group is listed in the Years tab. You can then select the year in associated fields across iSAMS.

   Edit a school year.

   Edit the years listed, for example to change the teacher linked to each year or assign an assistant year tutor.

   1. Select Create Year from the header bar.
   2. Click  by the year you wish to edit. A popup window is displayed:
      

   3. Amend the fields in the window:

      Section	Explanation
      Core Information	Year Name. Enter the year group's name. Year Code. Specify a unique code for the year group. Year Tutor. Use the drop down list to link a teacher as a head of year. Asst Year Tutor. Use the drop down list to link a teacher as an assistant head of year. National Curriculum Year. This field is not editable. AVG Starting Age. Use the drop down list to select an average age for pupils entering the year group.
      Optional Information	Enter a contact Email Address and Website Address, as required. This is optional and details are listed for information only.

   4. Click Save Option when finished.
      The updated year is listed in the Years tab.

   Delete a school year.

   Delete years that have been added in error.

   Deleting year groups is permanent and cannot be undone. Ensure that you only delete years that are not in use.

   1. Select Create Year from the header bar.
   2. Click  next to the year you wish to delete. A popup window is displayed.
      You are prompted Are you sure you want to delete this Year?
   3. Click OK.
      The year group is permanently removed from iSAMS.