Blogs & Updates
Key Stage Statutory Collections
May 18 2023
As part of our support for schools, please find the latest DfE guidance for Key Stage statutory arrangements for 2023.
SIMS Summer Census 2023 guidance
April 27 2023
Here’s our update on the latest guidance for the SIMS Summer 2023 School Census, the last of the year!
SIMS password problems? We've got it covered!
April 25 2023
After the Spring update, some customers are having difficulties logging in to certain modules.
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.
Latest updates on the ESS SIMS Break Clause
January 18 2023
Here at SBS we are trying to provide our customers with as much clear guidance as possible around the ESS contract situation for SIMS Customers....
Have your MIS contract terms changed?
January 04 2023
At SBS we like to keep subscribers up-to-date with opportunities and changes in the school MIS world. Are you aware that you may be able to terminate your SIMS contract sooner than you thought?
SIMS Spring Census 2023 guidance
December 20 2022
Here’s our update on the latest guidance for the SIMS Spring 2023 School Census, the first of the new year!
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.
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