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[Timetables](https://supporttest.go4schools.com/mis/timetables?hsLang=en-gb) # Managing Timetable rules Once the timetable is imported the user can create timetable rules to modify the timetable.  After uploading a timetable you will be directed to the MIS timetable rules page.  You can also use the link to set them in advance: **Curriculum \> Timetable setup: Timetables \> Timetable rules**  **![A screenshot of a computer Description automatically generated](https://supporttest.go4schools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Apr-10-2026-10-10-13-2828-AM.png?width=1382&height=355&name=undefined-Apr-10-2026-10-10-13-2828-AM.png)**   There are 7 types of rules you can create: ![](https://supporttest.go4schools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Apr-10-2026-10-10-12-7938-AM.png?width=300&height=222&name=undefined-Apr-10-2026-10-10-12-7938-AM.png)   Select **+Create new rule set** to set up your rules.   Each set requires a name so rules can be created under different sets, eg. you may wish to create a set in advance of the new academic year.   Once your set is in place select **+Add a new rule,** and then select the rule type from the drop down menu.  Please note, you can only use one rule set per timetable, and will need to add/amend/remove rules for this set throughout the year until such a point when you are importing a new timetable and need to use a new set of rules.   #### **COMING SOON: Remove student timetabled period** This rule will remove a timetabled period for a student(s) for a specific period or day.  So might be used if a student is not expected to be in school for a reduced timetable.  Students can be added to the rule via the student selector.    ![](https://supporttest.go4schools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Apr-10-2026-10-10-12-1125-AM.png?width=749&height=230&name=undefined-Apr-10-2026-10-10-12-1125-AM.png)   #### **Remove timetabled lesson** This rule allows groups of students to be removed from a timetabled lesson. For example, it might be used to remove some students from extended curriculum lessons such as the Extended project.    ![](https://supporttest.go4schools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Apr-10-2026-10-10-12-5327-AM.png?width=779&height=344&name=undefined-Apr-10-2026-10-10-12-5327-AM.png) #### **COMING SOON: Collocate timetabled group** This rule adds lessons to the timetable for a group, room or teacher for specific periods. This rule is useful where vocational courses are timetabled together but you may need to split the students up for the different levels of the award ie. certificate and diploma students.    ![](https://supporttest.go4schools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Apr-10-2026-10-10-13-9872-AM.png?width=789&height=428&name=undefined-Apr-10-2026-10-10-13-9872-AM.png)   #### **COMING SOON: Add timetable lesson priority** If clashes have been built into your timetable where all students are in Maths for example but some students need to be in Further Maths, then this rule can be used to prioritise lessons and resolve the clash. This rule is useful when managing an alternative curriculum timetable.    ![A screenshot of a computer Description automatically generated](https://supporttest.go4schools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Apr-10-2026-10-10-12-3183-AM.png?width=784&height=427&name=undefined-Apr-10-2026-10-10-12-3183-AM.png) #### **Add timetabled group teacher** This rule is used to adjust assigned teachers to a group or to add additional teachers to a group such as teaching assistants that are not linked to the group on the timetable.    ![](https://supporttest.go4schools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Apr-10-2026-10-10-13-7645-AM.png?width=769&height=377&name=undefined-Apr-10-2026-10-10-13-7645-AM.png) #### **Remove timetabled group teacher** This rule removes a teacher from a timetable assignment.   It can be used if a teacher is on long term absence and temporary cover is to be used for the group.    ![](https://supporttest.go4schools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Apr-10-2026-10-10-14-5659-AM.png?width=773&height=335&name=undefined-Apr-10-2026-10-10-14-5659-AM.png) #### **Replace timetabled group teacher** Used to replace the assigned teacher. Could be used for a temporary change of teachers.  ![](https://supporttest.go4schools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Apr-10-2026-10-10-13-5406-AM.png?width=782&height=396&name=undefined-Apr-10-2026-10-10-13-5406-AM.png)   #### **Processing new timetable rules** To process the new rules navigate to **Curriculum \> Timetable setup: Timetables \> Timetable import**.  In the block titled 'Timetable provider', select or drag across the most recent timetable version (with or without any changes). Other data fields are completed for you. ![](https://supporttest.go4schools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Apr-10-2026-10-10-13-0217-AM.png?width=1658&height=479&name=undefined-Apr-10-2026-10-10-13-0217-AM.png) If your import includes changes those will be highlighted on the page, if no changes you will select the set of timetable rules you wish to apply and save.  ![](https://supporttest.go4schools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Apr-10-2026-10-10-14-2932-AM.png?width=1090&height=595&name=undefined-Apr-10-2026-10-10-14-2932-AM.png) You are also able to add further rules at this stage by using **+ Add new rule** and they will remain saved as part of the set. 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