Blogs & Updates

*UPDATED* Fileset 1706
  January 22 2021

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Fileset 1706 is now available The latest Fileset is now available 1706 so hit the download button and unzip the folder. Now open SIMS and go to Tools | Setups | Import and click the yellow folder b...
Malware discovered on laptops provided by government
  January 22 2021
It has been brought to our attention that Malware has been found on school laptops given out by government. What is the latest? Teachers have reported suspicious files and the Department for Educa...
Would you like to take part in the new pilot for attendance data?
  January 18 2021

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GOV.UK has sent out the following invitation for all state funded schools to take part. (This does not include Nursery Schools.) Invitation to take part in a pilot to automate the daily collection o...
Latest Spring Census Guidance and Fileset
  January 15 2021

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We have just received the latest guidance on the Spring Term 2021 School Census The school census date is Thursday 21st January 2021 with a submission return by Wednesday 17th February 2021. Key P...
Spring Census 2021
  January 13 2021

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The DfE has confirmed that the Spring Census 2021 will go ahead as planned Following consultations with schools and their representatives, the DfE has decided to go ahead with the school Census Spr...
DFE cancel KS1 and KS2 Tests
  January 12 2021

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KS1 & KS2 Assessments will not be going ahead for Summer 2021. Primary Assessment The department recognises that due to the further disruption caused by school closures, primary assessments canno...
Give a Laptop Campaign
  January 11 2021

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Local BBC radio stations are helping with donation of old laptops and tablets for school children to use for remote learning. Last summer local BBC radio stations helped members of the public donate ...
Give a Laptop Campaign
  January 11 2021
Local BBC radio stations are helping with donation of old laptops and tablets for school children to use for remote learning. Last summer local BBC radio stations helped members of the public donate ...
Customer Service Update - Direct Dials unavailable 11th Jan - AM
  January 08 2021
Please be advised that the direct dials for the Poole office staff will be unavailable on Monday 11th January between the hours 10am and midday. This is due to the installation of our new broadband ...
Welcome back! ESFA submission dates for 2021
  January 08 2021
First of all, welcome back! No sooner are we back, we are in another lockdown. Fingers crossed this won’t be for long and we will back in schools in no time. As we return after the Christmas break...