Configure Preference Reasons Displayed Online

  1. Select a transfer group.
  2. Open the Sub Groups tab and click the View Details hyperlink to view additional details for the sub group that you wish to configure preference reasons for.
  3. Open the Additional Online Parameters section and then click the Edit hyperlink.

    All the check boxes are selected by default, except Staff Child.

  4. Select or deselect the check boxes as appropriate. If a check box is selected, the appropriate reason is displayed online for all receivers in the selected sub group.
    If the Do not consider for Mainstream check box is selected, the reason is only displayed online for bases that use either Ability or Aptitude banding. If an applicant selects this option but has not indicated a specialist school (for Aptitude banding) or selective school (for Ability banding) as a reason for preference, a warning message is displayed.
  5. Click the Save button to save your changes.