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Our team of specialists focus on offering the right tools and advice, and ensure the very best training resources to benefit our schools.

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Arbor, MIS
Arbor - Custom Report Writer

90mins

Foundation

This course is designed for new school staff, those new to using Arbor, and staff seeking a refresher. The session will guide participants through the fundamentals of navigating Arbor, focusing on the homepage and menus. Delegates will learn how to create reports, efficiently search the database, and locate key areas like clubs and trips. By the end of the session, participants will have a solid understanding of Arbor's interface and core functionalities, enabling them to manage tasks with confidence
Arbor, MIS
Arbor - Meals & Payments

90 Mins

Foundation

This course provides participants with essential skills for effectively using the Arbor management system. Attendees will learn how to navigate the Arbor interface, create meal plans, and manage payments while sharing best practices with peers. Key topics include understanding the Arbor homepage and menus, searching the database for pupil records, and creating new pupil records with statutory data and family links.
Arbor, MIS
Arbor - Staff Data, HR & Contracts

90mins

Foundation

This training course is designed to equip school staff responsible for administration with the essential skills needed to navigate the Arbor system effectively. Delegates will learn how to manage staff data, understand contracts, and utilize the various features of Arbor to enhance their administrative efficiency.
Arbor, MIS
Arbor - Wraparound Care

1 Hr

Foundation

Would you like to manage your Breakfast and After School Clubs more easily?
Arbor, MIS
Arbor Basics

4 hrs

Foundation

Arbor Basics is the ideal beginners course for finding your way around the system and performing frequent tasks.
Finance
Shaping the Future for your Academy

1.5 hr

Foundation

This session will ensure that your academy or MAT is prepared for opportunities and challenges ahead.
Finance
Shaping the Future for your Maintained School

1 hr

Foundation

The session will focus on ways to ensure that you are getting the most out of your school and the pros and cons of becoming an academy.
Arbor, MIS
Arbor - Custom Report Writer

90mins

Foundation

This course is designed for new school staff, those new to using Arbor, and staff seeking a refresher. The session will guide participants through the fundamentals of navigating Arbor, focusing on the homepage and menus. Delegates will learn how to create reports, efficiently search the database, and locate key areas like clubs and trips. By the end of the session, participants will have a solid understanding of Arbor's interface and core functionalities, enabling them to manage tasks with confidence
Arbor, MIS
Arbor - Meals & Payments

90 Mins

Foundation

This course provides participants with essential skills for effectively using the Arbor management system. Attendees will learn how to navigate the Arbor interface, create meal plans, and manage payments while sharing best practices with peers. Key topics include understanding the Arbor homepage and menus, searching the database for pupil records, and creating new pupil records with statutory data and family links.
Arbor, MIS
Arbor - Staff Data, HR & Contracts

90mins

Foundation

This training course is designed to equip school staff responsible for administration with the essential skills needed to navigate the Arbor system effectively. Delegates will learn how to manage staff data, understand contracts, and utilize the various features of Arbor to enhance their administrative efficiency.
Arbor, MIS
Arbor - Wraparound Care

1 Hr

Foundation

Would you like to manage your Breakfast and After School Clubs more easily?
Arbor, MIS
Arbor Basics

4 hrs

Foundation

Arbor Basics is the ideal beginners course for finding your way around the system and performing frequent tasks.
MIS
Bromcom MCAS & Clubs

90

Foundation

This training session is designed for new school staff, those unfamiliar with Bromcom, and those seeking a refresher on its functionalities. Participants will learn how to navigate the Bromcom system efficiently, create new clubs, and utilize the My Child at School (MCAS) portal effectively. The session will cover essential aspects of the Bromcom homepage and menu navigation, as well as best practices for searching the database and managing club activities.
MIS
Excel Advanced

105 mins

Advanced

This comprehensive training course is designed for individuals looking to enhance their Excel skills, focusing on advanced functionalities and techniques essential for efficient data management and analysis. Participants will revisit foundational concepts in formulas and functions before delving into advanced topics, including nested functions, Pivot Tables, and data validation.
MIS
Excel for Beginners

105 mins

Foundation

This course is designed to introduce participants to the foundational skills needed to use Microsoft Excel efficiently. Attendees will learn how to navigate the Excel interface, create and manage workbooks, and perform basic editing and formatting tasks. The course will also cover beginner-level formulas and functions, as well as how to set up worksheets for display and printing. By the end of the training, participants will be able to confidently create, format, and manage Excel workbooks, enabling them to handle everyday tasks with ease.
MIS
Excel Intermediate

105 mins

Intermediate

This Excel Intermediate course is designed for individuals looking to enhance their skills and deepen their understanding of Excel's functionalities. Building upon foundational knowledge, participants will engage in a comprehensive exploration of intermediate formulas and functions, including COUNTIF, SUMIF, and AVERAGEIF.
The course will cover essential editing techniques, enabling learners to troubleshoot and refine their formulas effectively. Participants will also learn various formatting options to enhance the visual appeal and readability of their spreadsheets.
SIMS, MIS
Introduction to SIMS

90 Minutes

Foundation

This remote training session is designed as an introduction for staff who are new to SIMS. The session will cover how SIMS works as a comprehensive management information system (MIS) and how the effective use of the software can support the running of a school and contribute to school improvement.
SIMS, MIS
Introduction to SIMS Reporting

90 Minutes

Foundation

This course is designed for delegates looking to enhance their existing SIMS reporting capabilities. Participants will learn to create custom reports that meet their specific requirements, building upon their foundational knowledge. The course will cover essential topics, including the integration of sub-reports for detailed data analysis, the development of customizable report templates, and the generation of mail-merge labels and letters for effective communication. Additionally, delegates will explore the use of Rich Text Format (RTF) output to produce professional letters and forms. Finally, participants will gain valuable insights into data analysis techniques that empower informed decision-making within their educational institution
SIMS, MIS
Power BI Course

4.5 Hour

Foundation

Learn how to use Power BI to analyse attendance and pupil demographics.
SIMS, MIS
Preparing for a New Year - Primary

2 Hrs

Foundation

SBS has created a remotely delivered training course to provide skills to prepare SIMS for the new Academic Year.
SIMS, MIS
Preparing for a New Year - Secondary

3.5 Hrs

Foundation

SBS has created a remotely delivered training course to provide skills to prepare SIMS for the new Academic Year.
SIMS, MIS
Preparing for an OFSTED Inspection

2hrs

Intermediate

This session will provide the delegates with the skills to prepare for an OFSTED inspection.
SIMS, MIS
Preparing for Summer 2024 Exams Results day & Reporting

3.5 Hrs

Intermediate

SBS has created a remotely delivered training course to provide skills to prepare SIMS for results day and how to report on this.
SIMS, MIS
School Census Webinar

1hr

Foundation

This session will provide the delegates the skills to create and edit the School Census right through to authorising it.
SIMS, MIS
School Workforce Census Webinar

1hr

Foundation

This session will provide the delegates the skills to create and edit the School Workforce Census right through to authorising it.
SIMS, MIS
SIMS Assessment Top Tips & Techniques – Primary

3.5 Hrs

Foundation

An overview of the new and existing functionality within SIMS Assessment, Analysis and Discover.
SIMS, MIS
Sims Attendance Letters

90 Minutes

Foundation

This training course focuses on setting up and managing attendance letters in SIMS (School Information Management System). Participants will learn how to generate letters related to attendance issues, including unexplained absences, poor attendance, and lateness, using Word templates and mail merge functionality.
SIMS, MIS
SIMS Basics - Practical Course

6 Hours

Foundation

Developed from the popular SIMS Office User course, SIMS Basics is the ideal beginners course for finding your way around the system and performing frequent tasks.
SIMS, MIS
SIMS Behaviour

1 hour

Foundation

A quick guide on best practices on using the behavior management module and how to get the most out of it.
SIMS, MIS
SIMS Cover

1.5 hr

Foundation

An Overview on using the Cover Module to arrange cover, Add supply staff and use reports.
SIMS, MIS
SIMS Dealing with Part-time Nursery Pupils

90 Minutes

Foundation

How to with Part time pupils and Early Year Provision deal
SIMS, MIS
SIMS Discover: Standard Analysis

1 hour

Foundation

Learn how to use the analysis tool, SIMS Discover, to analyse your school’s data effectively.
SIMS, MIS
SIMS Exam Entries

90 Minutes

Foundation

This training session is designed for secondary school staff responsible for managing external exam entries using the SIMS system. Participants will learn essential processes including setting up exam seasons, importing data from exam boards, and utilizing marksheets for accurate candidate entries. The course will also cover the submission and amendment of entries, effective use of the Seating Organiser for exam arrangements, and generating comprehensive reports for exam management. By the end of the session, attendees will gain practical insights and best practices to streamline their exam entry processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy
SIMS, MIS
SIMS Extended Reporting

Full day

Intermediate

The course is aimed at day to day users of SIMS, those responsible for adding and maintaining data in the database.
SIMS, MIS
SIMS Hints & Tips

Half day

Foundation

Discover useful ways of managing school data, best practice housekeeping and understand core functionality in SIMS.
SIMS, MIS
SIMS Interventions

1 hour

Foundation

An overview on Interventions which will go through using the Interventions Module and show users the basics of the module.
SIMS, MIS
SIMS Labels, Letters & Certificates

2 Hrs

Foundation

These webinars are a great way to learn from the comfort of your own home, without the added expense of travelling to a venue.
SIMS, MIS
SIMS Lesson Monitor and Reporting

1 hour

Foundation

An overview on Lesson Monitor, detailing the procedures of recording and managing attendance and an overview of Lesson Monitor reporting
SIMS, MIS
SIMS Maintaining the Timetable (using Nova T6)

3.5 Hrs

Foundation

Maintaining the timetable to enable a member of the school team to maintain the timetable on a day to day basis.
SIMS, MIS
SIMS Next Generation - Already Using Conduct Training

60 Minutes

Foundation

Join us for an engaging webinar focused on SIMS Next Generation, where we will explore its essential features for managing student conduct effectively.
SIMS, MIS
Sims Next Generation - Attendance

60 Minutes

Foundation

This training course is designed for school staff who will be using the SIMS Next Generation Attendance module. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of how to effectively manage and record student attendance. The course will cover essential topics, including user permissions that dictate access levels, navigating the Student Attendance page, and the best practices for viewing, accessing, and completing registers. Attendees will learn about the various attendance codes and how to set them up within the system, as well as strategies for addressing unexplained absences. Special attention will be given to handling exceptional circumstances, such as school closures, and the procedures for entering attendance codes over specified date ranges. Additionally, the course will explore how to manage attendance for students with weekly patterns and part-time attendance.
SIMS, MIS
SIMS Nova Timetabling - 3 Full Day Course

Full day

Intermediate

This course covers using Nova T in the production of the school timetable and explores the process from populating modules with core data (rooms, staff and subjects) to submitting the completed timetable to SIMS.
SIMS, MIS
SIMS Options Standard (Options 5) & SIMS Options Online

3.5 Hrs

Foundation

We offer two different courses for SIMS Options – SIMS Options Standard (Options 5) and SIMS Options Online, which are both found in the Focus section of SIMS.
SIMS, MIS
SIMS Personnel Contract

1 hour

Foundation

An overview on Personnel Records, adding and editing contract details, absences and maintaining personnel records.
SIMS, MIS
SIMS Pre-Timetabling

3.5 Hrs

Foundation

This course will show how the curriculum plan for a school is constructed.
SIMS, MIS
SIMS SEN & Provision Mapping

1 hour

Foundation

By making use of realistic scenario based training, this course will enable delegates to familiarise themselves with the functionality of SEN within SIMS.
SIMS, MIS
SIMS Standard Reporting

90 mins

Foundation

A webinar providing you with the skills to create, run and edit reports.
SIMS, MIS
SIMS System Manager - Secondary

1 hour

Foundation

This course will provide delegates with an overview of System Manager 7.
SIMS, MIS
SIMS Understanding Post 16 Census

90 Minutes

Foundation

This course focuses on understanding the Post 16 Census in SIMS
SIMS, MIS
Introduction to SIMS

90 Minutes

Foundation

This remote training session is designed as an introduction for staff who are new to SIMS. The session will cover how SIMS works as a comprehensive management information system (MIS) and how the effective use of the software can support the running of a school and contribute to school improvement.
SIMS, MIS
Introduction to SIMS Reporting

90 Minutes

Foundation

This course is designed for delegates looking to enhance their existing SIMS reporting capabilities. Participants will learn to create custom reports that meet their specific requirements, building upon their foundational knowledge. The course will cover essential topics, including the integration of sub-reports for detailed data analysis, the development of customizable report templates, and the generation of mail-merge labels and letters for effective communication. Additionally, delegates will explore the use of Rich Text Format (RTF) output to produce professional letters and forms. Finally, participants will gain valuable insights into data analysis techniques that empower informed decision-making within their educational institution
SIMS, MIS
Power BI Course

4.5 Hour

Foundation

Learn how to use Power BI to analyse attendance and pupil demographics.
SIMS, MIS
Preparing for a New Year - Primary

2 Hrs

Foundation

SBS has created a remotely delivered training course to provide skills to prepare SIMS for the new Academic Year.
SIMS, MIS
Preparing for a New Year - Secondary

3.5 Hrs

Foundation

SBS has created a remotely delivered training course to provide skills to prepare SIMS for the new Academic Year.
SIMS, MIS
Preparing for an OFSTED Inspection

2hrs

Intermediate

This session will provide the delegates with the skills to prepare for an OFSTED inspection.
SIMS, MIS
Preparing for Summer 2024 Exams Results day & Reporting

3.5 Hrs

Intermediate

SBS has created a remotely delivered training course to provide skills to prepare SIMS for results day and how to report on this.
SIMS, MIS
School Census Webinar

1hr

Foundation

This session will provide the delegates the skills to create and edit the School Census right through to authorising it.
SIMS, MIS
School Workforce Census Webinar

1hr

Foundation

This session will provide the delegates the skills to create and edit the School Workforce Census right through to authorising it.
SIMS, MIS
SIMS Assessment Top Tips & Techniques – Primary

3.5 Hrs

Foundation

An overview of the new and existing functionality within SIMS Assessment, Analysis and Discover.
SIMS
SIMS Attendance & Attendance Reporting

1 hour

Foundation

An overview on attendance, detailing the procedures of recording and managing attendance and an overview of attendance reporting
SIMS, MIS
Sims Attendance Letters

90 Minutes

Foundation

This training course focuses on setting up and managing attendance letters in SIMS (School Information Management System). Participants will learn how to generate letters related to attendance issues, including unexplained absences, poor attendance, and lateness, using Word templates and mail merge functionality.
SIMS, MIS
SIMS Basics - Practical Course

6 Hours

Foundation

Developed from the popular SIMS Office User course, SIMS Basics is the ideal beginners course for finding your way around the system and performing frequent tasks.
SIMS, MIS
SIMS Behaviour

1 hour

Foundation

A quick guide on best practices on using the behavior management module and how to get the most out of it.
SIMS, MIS
SIMS Cover

1.5 hr

Foundation

An Overview on using the Cover Module to arrange cover, Add supply staff and use reports.
SIMS, MIS
SIMS Dealing with Part-time Nursery Pupils

90 Minutes

Foundation

How to with Part time pupils and Early Year Provision deal
SIMS, MIS
SIMS Discover: Standard Analysis

1 hour

Foundation

Learn how to use the analysis tool, SIMS Discover, to analyse your school’s data effectively.
SIMS, MIS
SIMS Exam Entries

90 Minutes

Foundation

This training session is designed for secondary school staff responsible for managing external exam entries using the SIMS system. Participants will learn essential processes including setting up exam seasons, importing data from exam boards, and utilizing marksheets for accurate candidate entries. The course will also cover the submission and amendment of entries, effective use of the Seating Organiser for exam arrangements, and generating comprehensive reports for exam management. By the end of the session, attendees will gain practical insights and best practices to streamline their exam entry processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy
SIMS, MIS
SIMS Extended Reporting

Full day

Intermediate

The course is aimed at day to day users of SIMS, those responsible for adding and maintaining data in the database.
SIMS, MIS
SIMS Hints & Tips

Half day

Foundation

Discover useful ways of managing school data, best practice housekeeping and understand core functionality in SIMS.
SIMS, MIS
SIMS Interventions

1 hour

Foundation

An overview on Interventions which will go through using the Interventions Module and show users the basics of the module.
SIMS, MIS
SIMS Labels, Letters & Certificates

2 Hrs

Foundation

These webinars are a great way to learn from the comfort of your own home, without the added expense of travelling to a venue.
SIMS, MIS
SIMS Lesson Monitor and Reporting

1 hour

Foundation

An overview on Lesson Monitor, detailing the procedures of recording and managing attendance and an overview of Lesson Monitor reporting
SIMS, MIS
SIMS Maintaining the Timetable (using Nova T6)

3.5 Hrs

Foundation

Maintaining the timetable to enable a member of the school team to maintain the timetable on a day to day basis.
SIMS, MIS
SIMS Next Generation - Already Using Conduct Training

60 Minutes

Foundation

Join us for an engaging webinar focused on SIMS Next Generation, where we will explore its essential features for managing student conduct effectively.
SIMS, MIS
Sims Next Generation - Attendance

60 Minutes

Foundation

This training course is designed for school staff who will be using the SIMS Next Generation Attendance module. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of how to effectively manage and record student attendance. The course will cover essential topics, including user permissions that dictate access levels, navigating the Student Attendance page, and the best practices for viewing, accessing, and completing registers. Attendees will learn about the various attendance codes and how to set them up within the system, as well as strategies for addressing unexplained absences. Special attention will be given to handling exceptional circumstances, such as school closures, and the procedures for entering attendance codes over specified date ranges. Additionally, the course will explore how to manage attendance for students with weekly patterns and part-time attendance.
SIMS, MIS
SIMS Nova Timetabling - 3 Full Day Course

Full day

Intermediate

This course covers using Nova T in the production of the school timetable and explores the process from populating modules with core data (rooms, staff and subjects) to submitting the completed timetable to SIMS.
SIMS, MIS
SIMS Options Standard (Options 5) & SIMS Options Online

3.5 Hrs

Foundation

We offer two different courses for SIMS Options – SIMS Options Standard (Options 5) and SIMS Options Online, which are both found in the Focus section of SIMS.
SIMS, MIS
SIMS Personnel Contract

1 hour

Foundation

An overview on Personnel Records, adding and editing contract details, absences and maintaining personnel records.
SIMS, MIS
SIMS Pre-Timetabling

3.5 Hrs

Foundation

This course will show how the curriculum plan for a school is constructed.
SIMS, MIS
SIMS SEN & Provision Mapping

1 hour

Foundation

By making use of realistic scenario based training, this course will enable delegates to familiarise themselves with the functionality of SEN within SIMS.
SIMS, MIS
SIMS Standard Reporting

90 mins

Foundation

A webinar providing you with the skills to create, run and edit reports.
SIMS
SIMS System Manager - Primary

1 hour

Foundation

This course will provide delegates with an overview of System Manager 7.
SIMS, MIS
SIMS System Manager - Secondary

1 hour

Foundation

This course will provide delegates with an overview of System Manager 7.
SIMS, MIS
SIMS Understanding Post 16 Census

90 Minutes

Foundation

This course focuses on understanding the Post 16 Census in SIMS