SIMS Summer Census 2021 guidance
Please note this blog has been updated with the latest fileset 1802 since it was first published
Here’s your update on the latest guidance for the Summer Term 2021 School Census.
- Census date 20/05/2021
- Attendance collected from 01/01/2021 to 04/04/2021
- Exclusions collected from 01/08/2020 to 04/04/2021
- Free School Meal Eligibility collected from 22/01/2021 to 20/05/2021
- Learner Support collected from 01/08/2020 to 20/05/2021
Changes to the School Census Summer Return include the following:
Reporting School Dinners Taken on Census Day
Routines | Statutory Returns | School Census - School Dinner Taken
If pupils in years R, 1 and 2 are not attending school on the School Census Summer 2021 census day, schools can now select an alternative date for reporting of school dinners taken between 05/04/2021 and 31/07/2021. In Special schools, this is also applicable to pupils aged between 4 and 6 who are not following the National Curriculum Year X, and pupils born between 1 September 2013 and 31 August 2016 inclusive.
De-Activation of the 'Other' Exclusion Reason
Tools | Lookups | Maintain
The Other lookup value in the Exclusion Reason lookup type has been set to inactive because from September 2020 onwards, it should not be recorded.
Collection of School Attendance Information
Not applicable to Nursery schools
For schools that use Attendance, data is collected on all categories of school attendance, rather than just absence.
Fileset 1802 is now available
The latest Fileset (1802) is now available, so hit the download button and unzip the folder. Then open SIMS and go to Tools | Setups | Import and click the yellow folder button to browse to the fileset, simply highlight it and choose Open then use the Import Fileset button. Remember, you'll need to close and open SIMS again for it to take affect.
Download the latest fileset now! →
To find the resolution to any queries or errors you may have to download the Validation and Solutions file.
Download the 'Producing the Summer Census' guides from Capita
If you require any assistance please call us on 0345 222 1551 • Option 3 or email MISservicedesk@schoolbusinessservices.co.uk
