How to use Covid subcodes

The subcodes can be used for more granular reporting on the I codes. Once you have entered your I code into the register you can right click on the mark and select “Enter Subcode”

Make sure the padlock is off and says overwrite as per the screenshot.

This will then give you a dropdown of the Subcodes that you can select from.

** PLEASE REMEMBER TO ADD THE SUBCODE TO BOTH THE AM AND PM REGISTER MARK.

After choosing the correct sub code ensure it is recorded in both the AM and PM register and then click to SAVE.

This will ensure that the data transferred to the Local Authority for safeguarding purposes is correct.

Attendance code X is no longer to be used for COVID-19 related absence therefore, the following subcodes have been set to inactive: X01-Non compulsory school age X02-Self-isolating – Covid-19 symptoms X05-Quarantine Self-isolating X06-Clinical Advice not to attend X07-Government advice not to attend X08-Director of Public Health advice not to attend X09-Self-isolating – specific group required by NHS test and trace. Please note that subcodes related to code I are still available for use.