ARTICLE: Approving Leave Requests as a Parent or Host

As a Parent or Host you can approve leave requests in a number of ways.

NOTE, The required approval methods will depend on your school's safety/security protocols.  

Examples;  

1. Some schools only have parents approve leave requests via Email
   
2. Some schools will have parents log into their own Reach Parent account and approve directly
   
3. Some schools some will use SMS (text messages)
   

Any questions about which specific method you, as a parent, should expect to use to approve leave requests should be directed to your school.

1. Approve by Email
   When you receive a Leave request notification by email you can Approve Request or Decline Request the event by clicking on the appropriate button at the bottom of the email.

1. Approve by SMS
   If your school has SMS notifications set for Leave Request Notifications then you can approve the leave by replying to the selecting the link sent via the SMS message and then selecting Approve Request or Decline Decline from the Leave Details.

1. In Mobile App
   When logged in to Reach through the mobile app you can approve pending leave requests in the app by navigating to Leave from the bottom menu bar, select the leave request from the Manage Leave screen, and select Approve or Reject from the Leave Details screen.

1. In your Web Portal
   When logged in to Reach through your web portal you can Approve or Reject pending leave requests from your Home page in the Current Leave Requests section.

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