900 pupils should be working in these classrooms in Corpus Christi College, and if anyone isn't where they are supposed to be, it's discovered within minutes. 5 th form science class and tackling the register with pen and ink is a thing of the past. The roll call is now taken electronically. One glance at the central computer reveals that JM is exactly where he is supposed to be. Roy McFaul, the teacher in charge of the scheme is back after visiting the parents of one pupil whom was not so diligent.
Parents are unsure about attendance.
The system has only been in operation since the beginning of the school year, and is already paying dividends. At Corpus Christi College we have a split site, which means we have two buildings separated by a distance, and the pencil and paper system meant that only by the end of the day would you get information and frequently, the information couldn't be relied upon because of human error. Frank Kelly Science Class is over. The 5 th formers give their view of the new system. I think that it would have long term effects rather than short term effects because at the minute, people are still mitching, but at the end they are going to get caught out and over the next few years, it's going to be a lot harder to get away with.