I dont know if this helps but
Using a non class code is really specifically to make Cover functional. If using this method…
I would recommend making a NCC for each reg group. It allows the covering staff member to see which class they are covering.
Upside is you can see it on the home page.
Downside is from the homepage you cannot drill through to take a lesson register (its not a class!). Also you can only ever print it on a staff timetable, never for a pupil
If using timetabled registration periods…
Upside you can both see and drill through from the homepage to take the register.
Kids see it on printed timetables
Downside you have to maintain memberships for a whole load of new classes. Edit marks in attendance looks a bit odd (eg you will have a column for AM reg and one for the timetabled lesson)
Basically, take your pick. Neither is perfect.
Whichever you choose…
The timetable cycle needs to be set up correctly. As term has started if you have never done either, or if you are swapping, you will likely need to modify the cycle, you can do it during the year but its not much fun.
Method 1 needs a non teaching period(s) defined in the cycle or pupils will have blank periods on printed timetables
Method 2 needs teaching periods defining to accommodate the new lessons (and maybe a subject code). You will need to tell lesson monitor that you are copying the mark from your ‘fake’ lesson to be the statutory mark for the session. If your reg period is not at the start of the session (eg its mid morning) you don’t really have a choice but to use method 2 as you will already have taken the am reg mark (safeguarding) and will want to take a register at the mid morning form period as well (safeguarding again).
