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Bromcom MIS
MCAS
v5.2026.1
February 06, 2026

MCAS - Absence Notification Reports

This release improves how absence confirmation messages are shared with contacts.

  • When a contact reports a child’s absence via MCAS, the confirmation message will now also be available in Messages within the MCAS parent portal.
  • Schools can now choose whether a confirmation email is sent or not, helping manage email volume and messaging credits.
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Config > MCAS > Attendance

What’s New
  • A new Absence Notifications via MCAS panel has been added.
  • A new checkbox, Send ‘Absence notification report received’ email, allows schools to control whether a confirmation email is sent.
  • The existing Allow Parents to Notify of Absence via MCAS? setting has been moved into this panel.
How It Works
  • The email option is unticked by default.
  • It can only be enabled if 'Allow Parents to Notify of Absence via MCAS?' is ticked.
  • When enabled, a confirmation email is sent to the contact.
  • When disabled, no email is sent, but the confirmation message is still available in Messages within MCAS.
New Absence Notifications via MCAS panel
New Absence Notifications via MCAS panel
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