Blogs & Updates

SWC NQT Status Funding
  October 25 2021

MIS

All state-funded schools that currently have an NQT who is due to complete induction this summer will have access to a one-off payment to further support the development of this cohort.
SIMS School Workforce Census
  October 19 2021

MIS

With the School Workforce Census fast approaching SBS is here to help you through it.
Moving MIS Webinar - 9th November 10-11
  October 07 2021

MIS

SBS and Arbor are delivering a free webinar exploring how to prepare for implementing a new cloud MIS system.
Some ESFA updates to be aware of - RFDC, apprenticeship levy, recruitment...
  October 05 2021
We wanted to make our Finance & Accountancy blog subscribers aware of the new information available from the ESFA.
Important Census Funding Information – Act Now!
  October 05 2021

MIS

This information is mandatory for all schools in the Spring & Summer Census.
SIMS Lesson Monitor and Reporting
  September 29 2021

MIS

Our NEW SIMS Lesson Monitor and Reporting Webinar for November 2021 is now available to book!
Some DfE updates to be aware of - additional funding for your school
  September 24 2021
We wanted to make our Finance & Accountancy blog subscribers aware of the new information available from .Gov.uk about additional funding for your school.
Why employ a school ICT apprentice? - SBS featured on SBL podcast
  September 23 2021

ICT

Hot on the heels of a series of insightful blogs using his expertise, our ICT Engineer Simon Martin was recently featured on a podcast with Laura Williams discussing the benefits of an ICT apprentice.
Maximising income from the Pupil Premium
  September 21 2021

MIS

As a helping hand we’ve listed the rates below for 2021_22, but if you want to know more keep reading.
Arbor Covid Attendance
  September 21 2021

MIS

Arbor have archived the X03 and X04 codes (except for reporting), and introduced new X08 and X09 codes to help the DfE collect data on absences due to public health advice.