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Open Settings → Periods. Each period belongs to a weekday and has a name, start time, end time and timetable visibility setting.

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Choose a setup method

If a successful LISS sync contains bell times, use Import from LISS to bring them into the SupportWise period configuration. Review the result before scheduling.
1

Create one accurate day

Enter teaching blocks in chronological order with the exact names staff use.
2

Control timetable visibility

Show teaching periods that can receive support. Hide recess, lunch, breaks or other non-teaching blocks that should remain stored but absent from the builder.
3

Copy only when the day matches

Use the copy-Monday workflow for repeated structures, then adjust exceptions.
4

Review the full week

Check the summary counts, earliest/latest time, day cards and detailed list.

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Before saving

  • Start time is earlier than end time.
  • Periods do not unintentionally overlap.
  • Names are consistent across days.
  • Only schedulable teaching periods are visible on the timetable.
  • Imported periods match the school’s current timetable cycle.
Changing or removing periods after allocations exist can affect how those allocations appear. Review dependent timetable data before making structural changes.