Edit a custom student / pupil group

Edit the properties of a custom student group, if required. Choose to change the name, description and category. You can also edit who can access of a group and change the expiry date if you wish.

To edit the properties of a custom student group, follow the steps below:

1. In the Pupil Manager module, select the Custom Group Manager tab.
2. Select the Custom Pupil Groups tab:

3. Use the group tree in the left of the screen to locate the custom student group you want to edit.
4. Click Modify Group Properties in the Group Options and Tasks section of the screen. The Modify Selection window is displayed:

5. Edit the name and description of your custom student group in the fields available.
6. Choose a Selection Category from the drop-down list displayed. Custom student groups are listed under categories in the student record tabs, making them easier to organise and locate. Click the add icon to add a new category to the drop-down list available, if required.
7. Use the Shared Selection checkboxes to control who can view and edit the custom student group.
8. Either:
   • Check the Disable Expiry Date box and the custom student group is set up indefinitely.
     or
   • Uncheck the Disable Expiry Date box and enter an expiry date for the custom student group. This is a useful housekeeping tool, once a field trip is complete the custom student group is listed as expired.
9. Click Modify Selection to return to the Custom Pupil Groups tab.