What are Detention types?
Detention types are templates that teachers can use when setting detention. They can define the right frequency, duration, and location according to school policy.
Detention types can be created manually or via scheduled data imports from your MIS via XoD and Wonde.
View detention types
🔒 The actions within this section are controlled by the Detention type setup permission
To view your school’s detention types, go to Tools > Apps > Detentions > Detention types.
You’ll see a list of all existing types, including their active state. You can search for specific types by name using the search bar above the list.
Actions
🔒 The actions within this section are controlled by the Detention type setup and Restricted detention type setup permissions
Edit - Update detention type details
Active toggle - Deactivate a template to hide it when creating detentions
Restricted toggle - Allow only staff with elevated rights to use these types
Delete - Permanently remove types you no longer need
Create detention types
🔒 The actions within this section are controlled by the Detention type setup permission
💡 If your school is using Detentions Writeback with an external MIS, templates must be managed directly your MIS
Go to Tools > Apps > Detentions > Detention types
Click Create
Enter:
Name
Location
Cover teacher
Schedule (daily, weekly, every two weeks, monthly)
Duration
Start time
If advanced notice is required for a specific type, check the notice box and select the required time. This determines how far in advance the detention must be scheduled, especially for after school detentions.
Click Save
The type will be immediately available to use with Detentions.
