Blogs & Updates
SIMS Assessment - KS1 use of 'N' grade in scaled scores
June 22 2016
Earlier this month, the DfE released the tables to convert Key Stage 1 raw scores into scaled scores.
The tables showed that raw scores of 0, 1 or 2 convert to a scaled score of 'N'.
However, this ...
New data items required for the Autumn Census
June 17 2016
The DfE have introduced 3 new data items to be collected in the Autumn 2016 Census, they are:
1. Pupil Nationality
To be recorded for: all pupils on roll and pupils that have left since the start of...
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...
Turnbull Report - A left field view on risk management for schools
June 15 2016
Euro 2016 has started. Up and down the land adults and school children will be making assessments of the chances of their country in winning (at least one match), and thinking about mitigating the ri...
SIMS Assessment Video
June 09 2016
Capita have produced a new SIMS Assessment video, which we believe would be of interest to our schools.
The assessment landscape is ever-changing and, as schools adjust to the changes, they need to e...
Changes to Windows Server licensing
June 08 2016
Shortly, Windows Server 2016 will change the current Windows Server licensing model.
Developed with Windows 10, Microsoft Server 2016 is an upcoming server operating system that has enhanced security...
Top tips for effective exams analysis
June 07 2016
With the busy exam season now upon us analysing your final exam results begins to rank highly on the list of priorities.
This year the emphasis on exam outcomes is somewhat greater with new performan...
Here comes summer!
June 06 2016
At the start of the final half term of this school year we look at the EFA’s calendar and at some of the announcements in the last few weeks.
EFA Calendar For The Final Half Term
We start this blog...
The SIMS Web Address file has been updated
May 25 2016
The SIMS Web Address Validation (WAV) Service allows schools to validate addresses in SIMS by accessing a Capita maintained database over the Internet.
The database, which contains the details of ap...
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...
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