18. How to Add Term Dates in TrackAble

Before You Begin

TrackAble uses term dates for:

• Calculating pupil progress

• Generating reports

• Understanding where assessment data sits within the academic year

Because of this, term dates must be added correctly and in the right order.

Step-by-Step: Adding Term Dates in TrackAble

1. Open the Terms List

1. Go to Admin > Lists > Terms.

2. Click Add Term.

2. Enter the Term Name

• Term names must include the word “Term”, e.g.:

  • Autumn Term

  • Spring Term

  • Summer Term

If your school uses 6 terms:

Use a clear naming convention such as:

• Autumn Term 1

• Autumn Term 2

• Spring Term 1

• Spring Term 2

Terms must be added sequentially (Autumn Term first, followed by Spring, then Summer, or Term 1 → Term 2 → Term 3, etc.)

3. Select the Academic Year

From the Academic Year drop-down menu, choose the year that the term belongs to.

4. Add the Start and End Dates

Choosing the Start Date:

1. Click in the Start Date field.

2. If needed, click the month header to change the year.

3. Use the direction arrows to move between years.

4. Select the correct month and day.

Choosing the End Date:

Repeat the same steps to set the End Date.

Important Rules for Term Dates

❗ Term dates cannot overlap

Term dates must follow a clean, chronological order.

❗ Term dates cannot start and end on the same day

There must always be a gap between the end of one term and the start of the next.

❗ Add terms for the entire year

TrackAble works best when all terms for the academic year are added at once.

Need Support?

If you need help setting up your term dates, email:
support@trackable.org.uk