Blogs & Updates
SIMS End of Key Stage
March 22 2017
The 2016/2017 key stage tests phase commences soon with the Key Stage 2 tests taking place in the week beginning Monday 8th May.
As you will know, key stage tests come at a very busy time for schoo...
Tidy up time
January 12 2017
Although Census time allows schools to update a lot of information held in SIMS, the same old data issues often persist (contacts not showing correctly, no little houses, names in upper and lower ca...
SIMS for Safeguarding
December 02 2016
With Ofsted placing greater emphasis on safeguarding than ever before, it is essential that staff in schools are aware of their responsibilities and have confidence in the monitoring systems that are...
SIMS and FMS End of Year Procedures
June 16 2016
As the summer term rolls on, schools will already be preparing for their new intake in September, the changes to classes next year and also the end of term leavers.
When it comes to the procedures...
Education for All
May 25 2016
“A Bill will be brought forward to lay foundations for educational excellence in all schools, giving every child the best start in life. There will also be a fairer balance between schools, through...
SIMS Training Courses - new dates available
March 16 2016
Understanding how to make the most of your SIMS data is key to supporting whole school improvement
At School Business Services, we know the difference it can make to staff when they feel confident ...
SIMS Assessment is a BETT Show winner for 2016
February 15 2016
We are pleased to announce that Capita/SIMS is a BETT Show Awards 2016 winner.
We are very pleased to share the news that SIMS Assessment with the SIMS Teacher app has been voted best ICT Tool for...
Assessment - Track pupils progress whatever method you choose
January 18 2016
Capita have published a new document for assessment which we feel would be useful for our schools.
Assessment should support teaching and learning and be driven by your school’s own assessment po...
Spring Census Preparation Documents
January 04 2016
The Spring census is fast approaching - Census day is Thursday 21st January.
To help you prepare, our step by step documentation is now available for you to download via the links below.
You ...
Spring Census is just around the corner!
December 04 2015
The date for the Spring 2016 Census is Thursday 21st January 2016
We will be publishing the school census documentation at the beginning of the new year, however, should you require an onsite consul...
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