This report allows you to generate a staff absenteeism report for any date range. The report uses learner term dates to count days and can be displayed per term or for the full year.
Reports > Reports: Staff > Staff: Absentees
How to generate a Staff Absentees report
Under Absentees for, select Staff (Current) or Staff (Left) from the drop-down.
In the For personnel paid by field, choose between Any Institution, Department of Education, or Governing Body.
Select one or more category options or staff members by clicking on them in the left column and moving them to the right column.
Set the date range in the From and To fields using the drop-down arrows.
Click Preview. The report will open as a PDF file.
To print, move your mouse cursor to the top of the PDF screen (without clicking) and hover over the toolbar that appears. Click the Print icon.
System behaviour
Absenteeism and attendance reports use learner term dates to count days.
The d6 system can capture staff absenteeism and leave for any date and display it per term or for the full year.
The report is generated as a PDF document, which can be viewed in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Frequently asked questions
Can I report on staff who have already left?
Yes. Select Staff (Left) from the Absentees drop-down to include staff members who are no longer active.
Can I select more than one staff member or category?
Yes. Click on multiple entries in the left column and move them to the right column to include them in the report.
What date range should I use for a term report?
Set the From and To dates to match the start and end dates of the relevant school term. The report will display absenteeism only for those dates.
Last updated: March 2026 | Version 2.3
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