Blogs & Updates
Teachers' Pay Scales from September 2017
July 25 2017
We have implemented new teachers' pay scales for 2017/18 in SBS Online.
All teacher pay scales have been increased by 1% from 1st September 2017, except for M1 to M6 which have been increased by 2%. ...
SIMS Exams - results day guidance updated for 2017
July 20 2017
As the academic year draws to a close and we look ahead to the summer holidays, Exams Officers in particular are turning their attentions to preparations for the results days.
Results Day Survival K...
July Shorts
July 18 2017
July Shorts
There have been a number of announcements these last few weeks – so here is your one stop source to all the information you need.
Pupil Premium
Detailed school and local authority lev...
SBS Online Update - In-Year Balances plus more
July 14 2017
The latest SBS Online update contains a new in-year row balance for several reports, maximum scales for teacher contracts, and improvements to Excel exports and other commitments in the Budget Monito...
Dear Accounting Officer - Land and Buildings Collection Tool
July 05 2017
Peter Lauener, Chief Executive of the ESFA, has written to all academy accounting officers and chief finance officers setting out a timetable for reports over the next 13 months.
Peter states in his ...
SIMS Summer Release
June 29 2017
The SIMS Summer Release is due for release on Friday 30th June 2017 and includes several enhancements and new areas of functionality
New features and updates include the introduction of EYFS in th...
Introducing Schools Broadband
June 28 2017
We are proud to announce our partnership with Schools Broadband to provide a comprehensive internet service for schools.
The solution could not only provide significant savings, but includes key we...
Annual Budget Forecast 2017
June 19 2017
The ESFA has published details relating to the annual budget forecast, which must be completed by 28 July.
We also share with you some information relating to employer pension schemes.
Justine Greeni...
SIMS Patch to update Performance Indicators
June 16 2017
Following feedback from SIMS users, Capita have released a patch (number 23087) designed to help address some concerns raised regarding the accurate updating of performance indicators.
The patch wil...
New Profile Report & Other Improvements
June 09 2017
The latest update to SBS Online contains a new Profile Report with a Multi-School version, a Budget Upload and a range of improvements and bug fixes.
Profile Report
The new Profile Report can be fou...
Budgeting