You can create a Leave Request by selecting the button on your home page in the Running Leave Log or by opening the Leave Page from the main menu.

Selecting the Create Leave Request button will open the Leave Request Details screen which sets out the details for a leave request update or submission.

1. Boarder Name
   

   Boarder Name is the name of the student for whom leave is being requested.
   



2. Leave Type
   

   Select the type of leave you are requesting from the drop down menu.
   



3. Leave Departure Time
   

   Leave Departure Time is the time and date that the student intends to depart from the school.
   

   Some leave types may have pre-set restrictions on when they can be taken and this will be reflected in the departure time that can be selected for that leave type.
   



4. Method of Transport (Leave)
   

   Method of Transport is a drop down selector. Select the most appropriate transport method being used for the student's departure from school.
   



5. Return Time
   

   Return Time is the time and date that the student is expected to return to the school boarding house.
   



6. Method of Transport (Return)
   

   Method of Transport is a drop down selector. Select the most appropriate transport method being used for the student's return to school.
   



7. Host
   

   Only parents and pre-approved hosts who are already installed on the Reach system and associated with be displayed for selection in this field. s field.
   

   If the host that you want to select for a leave event is not on the selection list this is because either
   

   • the host has not been installed onto the REACH system or
     
   • they have not been associated with the boarder as an approved host.
     


8. Destination
   

   Place the leave destination in this field. Keep this description short and descriptive. Additional details about a destination can be added to the Notes field below.
   



9. Notes
   

   Please enter any relevant details relating to this leave request that may be helpful for the Boarding Staff to manage this request appropriately.
   

   Some leave types will have some compulsory notes associated with the leave type. Air Flights for example will require you to enter the flight details so that transport to the airport can be arranged to meet the flight departures and arrivals.
   



10. Leave Additional Information
    

    The Leave Additional Information section provides a summary of the leave request key details for quick reference.
    

    Some leave types will have some compulsory notes associated with the leave type. For example a school may require booking details for flights where appropriate so transport to the airport can be arranged to meet the flight departures and arrivals.
    



11. Leave Audit Trail
    

    The Leave Audit Trail provides a list of people involved in the request and approval for any event and any actions that they have taken for the event.
    



12. Save / Cancel / Delete
    

    Be sure to save your leave request when you have completed the details
    

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