How to Delete Leave Records

Learn the secure process for permanently removing leave records, understand built-in safety measures, and follow best practices for leave data management.

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Updated: Oct 28, 2025

Deleting Leave Records

Remove leave records when they're no longer needed or were created in error.


How to Delete

Step 1: Open Leave Data

  • Go to "Substitute & Leave" in sidebar
  • Navigate to Leave Data page

Step 2: Find the Record

  • Use filters to locate the leave (date, staff name, type)
  • Scroll through the table to find it

Step 3: Delete

  • Click the delete icon on the record row
  • Confirmation dialog appears

Step 4: Confirm

  • Click "Delete" to confirm
  • Or "Cancel" to keep the record

After Deletion

When a leave is deleted:

  • Record is permanently removed from the table
  • Calendar no longer shows teacher as on leave
  • Any substitute assignments for that day remain (delete separately if needed)

Cannot Be Undone: Verify the date and staff name before confirming deletion.


When to Delete

Delete leave records when:

  • Wrong date was entered
  • Wrong staff member selected
  • Leave was cancelled
  • Duplicate entry exists

Quick Reference

StepAction
1Open Leave Data page
2Find the record
3Click delete icon
4Confirm deletion

Troubleshooting

No Delete Icon?

  • Check you have admin permissions
  • Verify you're on the Leave Data page

Deleted Wrong Record?

  • Cannot undo
  • Mark new leave with correct details from Calendar

Tip: If unsure, click "Cancel" in the confirmation. You can always delete later.

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