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# Late comer Notifications

This feature is an excellent tool for maintaining discipline and fostering a culture of punctuality among students.

#### **Latecomer Notification Feature**

The **Latecomer Notification** feature in WEXL ERP lets teachers notify parents when their child arrives late to school. Notifications are sent as SMS messages to the parent's registered mobile number, ensuring effective communication and encouraging punctuality among students.

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**How to Access the Latecomer Notification Feature:**

1. **Login to WEXL:**

   * Open the Chrome browser and navigate to <https://console.wexledu.com/#/login>.
   * Enter your **username** and **password**, then click **Log In**.

2. **Navigate to Notifications:**

   * On the **Homepage**, locate the **bell icon** at the top-right corner of the screen.
   * Click the **bell icon** to open the **Notifications Panel**.

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   * You will see an option labeled **Send Notifications**.

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3. **Select Notification Type:**

   * Click **Send Notifications** and choose between two options:
     * **By Grade**
     * **By Section**
   * For latecomers, select **By Section**.

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4. **Send a Latecomer Notification:**

   * Type **Latecomer** in the **Notification Title**.
   * Select the relevant **Section**.
   * Choose the **student’s name** from the list of latecomers.
   * Set the **Template** as **Notification Type** and the **Category** as **Latecomer**.
   * A default message will be displayed.

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   * Review the details, then click **Send** to send an SMS notification to the parent’s registered mobile number, including the student’s name and the date of the late arrival.

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**Benefits of the Latecomer Notification Feature:**

* **Efficient Communication:** Parents are immediately informed of their child's late arrival, fostering transparency.
* **Promotes Discipline:** Encourages students to adhere to punctuality, creating a more structured school environment.
* **User-Friendly Process:** Teachers can manage latecomer notifications effortlessly, saving time while ensuring accuracy.

By utilizing the **Latecomer Notification** feature, WEXL ERP supports schools in maintaining timely communication with parents and reinforcing the importance of punctuality for students.