SOCS Co-curricular First Use Guide

Welcome to SOCS Co-curricular! This guide will walk you through everything you need to do to get your clubs and activities up and running.

Follow the steps below in order - each one links to a more detailed help article for that specific part of the setup.

Step 1: Log In

Start by logging into your SOCS account using your login credentials.

Click here for instructions on logging in as a staff member

Step 2: Check Your Term Dates

Before setting anything up, make sure your term dates are correct - this is an important step as these dates control when your events can be scheduled.

Check and update your term dates here

Step 3: Create Your Categories

Categories help you group your clubs (e.g. After School, Sport, Breakfast Club). Depending on your school's setup, there are different approaches to category organisation. We can also advise on the best approach during your first training session.

Create your categories

Step 4: Add Clubs to Each Category

Once your categories are ready, you can start adding your clubs. 

Add clubs to categories

Step 5: Schedule Events for Your Clubs

Next, set up the events for each club. These will use your term dates to determine when they take place.

Schedule club events

Step 6: Add Staff to Your Clubs

Assign staff members to manage each club. You can add multiple staff if needed.

Add staff to clubs

Step 7: Add Pupils to Your Clubs

You can add pupils to clubs manually or allow pupils (or parents) to sign up to clubs themselves.

Click here for the different approaches

Step 8: Set Sign-Up Rules & Open the Sign-Up Window

Once everything is ready, configure your sign-up settings (e.g. who can sign up, limits, dates) and open your sign-up window.

Set sign-up rules and open sign-up window

You’re all set!

Your clubs are now ready to run. Please refer to our Help Centre for general support on using SOCS Co-curricular.