Blogs & Updates

Sims Next Gen - Getting Started!
  September 19 2024

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Here is how to get started using Sims Next Gen!
SWC NQT Status Funding
  October 25 2021

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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 ID End of Year
  August 11 2021

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Does your school use SIMS ID to integrate with Microsoft Teams and Office 365?
SIMS Summer Release
  June 29 2017

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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...
Is your school going to be used as a polling station?
  May 02 2017

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If so, you will need to add the school closure as an Exceptional Circumstance in SIMS using the '#' code. Creating an Exceptional Circumstance in SIMS Select Focus | Attendance (or Lesson Monitor...
School Workforce Census 2016
  October 05 2016

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The School Workforce Census is on Thursday 3rd November 2016 but it is never too early to start preparing. Our documentation to assist you is now available to download via the links below. You migh...
New and updated KS4 Resources available
  September 30 2016

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New KS4 Inspection Dashboard Report Capita have released a new report which presents this year’s current data against previous years. Schools will be familiar with the Inspection Dashboard provi...
SIMS Autumn Census information
  September 12 2016

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Autumn Census date is Thursday 6th October 2016 As always, it’s important to prepare to ensure that you meet the deadline. Our documentation will take you through the whole process step-by-step....
Welcome to the new year
  September 06 2016

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Another new academic year is upon us and we know that you have already been very busy in your schools preparing for the arrival of the new and returning pupils. Despite the summer holidays only jus...
How to add a School Closure in SIMS
  June 30 2016

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If your school is fully or partially closed due to the proposed teacher strike on Tuesday 5th July 2016, the Y code should be used. Code Y: Unable to Attend due to Exceptional Circumstances If a...