Create a detention session first, then add the students who need to attend.
First-time setup: Set up the school's time slots, reasons and notification preferences before creating sessions. See Detention Access & Setup.
1. Add the session details
- Open Detention Manager from the main Dashboard, or Detention in the sidebar.
- Click Add.
- Enter a Title that clearly identifies the session.
- Add a Description for internal staff use, if needed.
- Under Assign To, choose the staff member in charge. They are notified of the assignment by email.
- Enter the Location or room number.
Check what parents will see. The title and location can appear in the automated notification when a student is added. The session Description is marked Internal Only.
2. Set the schedule and capacity
- Choose Single Event for one session, or Recurring for a repeating detention.
- Set the date or recurrence details shown.
- Select a Time from the school's configured time slots.
- Set Max Students if the session has a capacity limit. 0 means no limit.
- Review the details and click Submit.

3. Add students
Once the session is created, follow the guide that matches your task:
Need help? Email staffsupport@uniqueschools.ie or book training.