New Academic Year

The New Academic Year and the new appraisal review cycle overview

A brief overview of how the new academic year links to the appraisal review cycle in iP, explaining what needs to be closed off and set up to ensure a smooth transition into the year ahead.

How do I Change the academic year?

A simple explanation of how to update your school’s new academic year settings in iP, including adjusting dates and related configurations to keep your cycles aligned.

How do I add and remove staff before starting new reviews?

A concise guide to adding or removing staff before launching your new appraisal reviews in iP, helping you ensure your review groups are accurate and up to date.

How do I set up data before the new reviews are opened?

A quick guide to preparing your school’s iP data before opening new appraisal reviews, including key setup steps to make sure everything’s ready for the year ahead.

How do I close down current review (with no move over/copy over of last year's incomplete Objectives and Areas for Development)?

A short guide explaining how to close the current appraisal review without carrying over any incomplete objectives or areas for development, allowing you to start the new cycle with a clean slate.

How do I open and close reviews (with move over/copy over of last year's incomplete objectives and areas for Development)?

A concise guide on opening and closing appraisal reviews in iP while carrying over incomplete objectives and areas for development from the previous year.

How do I open new reviews (Manually)?

A brief guide on manually opening new appraisal reviews in iP, walking you through the steps to start the cycle yourself.

How do I open new reviews (Bulk Action)?

A short guide explaining how to open new appraisal reviews in bulk using iP’s bulk action feature, saving time when starting reviews for multiple staff at once.

How do I add and edit objectives, standards, areas for development etc. to an open review before it is agreed?

A practical guide to adding or editing objectives, standards, and areas for development within an open appraisal review before it is agreed, ensuring reviews are accurate and complete.

Frequently Asked Questions

A helpful FAQ covering common questions about setting up the new academic year and appraisal review cycle in iP, with answers to support a smooth transition and setup.