Blogs & Updates
Arbor Key Stage Statutory Arrangements for 2023
May 18 2023
As part of our support for schools, please find the latest DfE guidance for Key Stage statutory arrangements for 2023.
ScholarPack Summer Census 2023 guidance
May 09 2023
Here’s our update on the latest guidance for the ScholarPack Summer 2023 School Census, the last of the year!
How to add an additional Bank Holiday for the coronation of King Charles III in your MIS
April 17 2023
May 6th marks the official coronation of King Charles III, as a cheeky bonus Monday 8th May is an extra Bank Holiday!
Teacher Strike Days & what to do in your MIS
January 20 2023
As always SBS are here to help you update your MIS system for any scenario in the academic year, whether you use Arbor, Bromcom, Scholarpack or SIMS.
Snow? How to log a School Closure in your MIS
December 13 2022
With snow starting to fall, and whilst it’s lovely to look at from the comfort of your home, it can cause havoc for schools, and it might be necessary to close your school. Whilst we can’t help much with that, we can at least help you reflect this in your MIS system.
Last Upgrade for 2022 - SIMS 2022 Autumn Release (7.208)
December 01 2022
Details of the SIMS 2022 Autumn Release. For schools that have their SIMS upgrades carried out by SBS we will be contacting you to arrange a date for the upgrade to take place.
New SIMS Remote Service – Power BI Cover Manager Reports
November 03 2022
The SIMS Cover Module is a very powerful tool but the reporting and analysis of your cover data has always been very limited. SBS have produced a Power BI report that utilizes information from Cover as well as Student and Lesson Monitor that allows your school to understand and monitor
ESS SIMS School Workforce Census 2022 guidance
October 27 2022
With the School Workforce Census fast approaching SBS is here to help you complete this procedure in ESS SIMS.
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