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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.
Screenshot placeholder SW-012: Period Configuration quick builder and week review, using fictional bell times.