What archiving does
Archiving a curriculum framework removes it from the active assignment list. After archiving:
- The framework no longer appears as an option when assigning curricula to class sections
- Teachers cannot add new assessments or observations against it
- All existing assessment records remain in the database, untouched and accessible
- Historical PDFs (Learning Journals, assessment reports) remain downloadable
- The framework remains visible in Curriculum Centre → Installed Curricula with an archived status badge
Archiving is not currently reversible via the interface. Once archived, a framework can only be restored by contacting support@schoolvault.ng. If you think you may need the framework again, use Deactivate instead of Archive — deactivated frameworks can be reactivated with one click.
When to archive
- At the end of an academic year, to close out the year's assessments before creating a new-year clone
- When you have installed or cloned a replacement framework and want to prevent teachers from accidentally adding records to the old version
- When a framework was installed experimentally and is not going to be used
Do not archive during an active term. If you archive a curriculum while a class is still using it, teachers lose access to the assessment screen immediately. Records already entered are preserved, but no new records can be added until you either restore the framework or assign a new one.
How to archive a curriculum
- Go to Curriculum Centre → Installed Curricula.
- Find the framework you want to archive.
- Click the Archive icon button (bottom-right of the framework card, shown as a box-with-arrow icon). The button only appears for frameworks that are not already archived.
- A browser confirmation prompt asks you to confirm. Click OK.
- The framework card updates immediately — its status badge changes to archived and the action buttons are removed.
Installed Curricula tab showing a framework card with the Archive icon button highlighted in the bottom-right action row
Restoring an archived curriculum
There is no Restore button in the interface. To restore an archived curriculum, email support@schoolvault.ng with your school name and the name of the framework. The support team will reactivate it for you, after which you re-assign it to the relevant class sections under Classes → Sections.
To avoid needing to contact support, use Deactivate rather than Archive when you want to pause a framework temporarily. Deactivated frameworks can be reactivated instantly from the same card.
Difference between archive and uninstall
- Archive, hides the framework from active use but keeps all records. Reversible. Use this at end of year.
- Uninstall, only available if the framework has never been used (zero assessments recorded against it). Removes the framework entirely from Installed Curricula. Not reversible, you would need to re-install from the Library.