For Action – Select if the communication needs to be replied to by schools, i.e if it has a reply-by date
For Information/Guidance – Information that is for schools ranging from guidance, to newsletters
For Priority Action – If an urgent reply is needed (not for courses as this is optional)
Reminder – This can be viewed at the top of the home page. The scrolling banner lists reminders and reply-by dates in three days of the date. General reminders will also be listed here; alternatively you can find reminders by selecting it in the Purposes list in the Communications page.
To Cascade- Something that you wish schools to circulate distribute and share with staff.