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Posted on February 7, 2019 by ICT Service Desk in Company News, Finance, HR & Payroll, ICT, SBS Online, SIMS.
It has been brought to our attention that we have had a couple of instances where a rule has been set up within Microsoft Outlook email client to forward all emails to a different email address.
We believe this may have come via a link that someone in the school has inadvertently clicked on within an email sent to them.
Important note: Never enter your Office 365 details from a link you have been sent.
Below is some useful guides for your to downloads.
Removing unwanted Microsoft Outlook rules
Outlook Desktop version guide ➝ Outlook Online version guide ➝
Please check that you do not have any rules set up you are not aware of within your Microsoft Outlook. If you do discover anything you haven’t set up please contact the ICT Service Desk on 0345 222 1551 • Option 1
Posted on February 6, 2019 by Laura Bagnall in SIMS.
Complimentary SIMS Overview – Wednesday 1st May 2019
This event is an opportunity for Primary schools to visit our London venue to find out more about the latest benefits of SIMS.
Please view our recent blog to see how you can book your place today!
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Posted on January 30, 2019 by MIS Service Desk in SIMS.
Handling a School Closure in SIMS – Snow!
With snow starting to fall, and whilst it’s lovely to look at from the comfort of your home, it can cause havoc for schools and it might be necessary to close your school.
Read our blog for more details about ‘Creating an Exceptional Circumstance’ in SIMS.
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Posted on January 29, 2019 by Viv Reed in SIMS.
Are your pupils passionate about pets?
Do you want to support PDSA by teaching your class how to be responsible pet owners?
Well, why not sign up to PDSA’s new free award programme, PetWise School Award?
Read our new blog for further information.
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Posted on January 14, 2019 by MIS Service Desk in SIMS.
CTF issue message appearing following the Autumn Upgrade
Please view our recent blog to see a message issued by Jim Hayward from Capita
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Posted on January 14, 2019 by MIS Service Desk in SIMS.
There is an issue relating to the Spring School Census
It has been brought to our attention that there is an issue relating to the Early Years, Top-up Funding and Post Looked After Arrangements within the Spring School Census.
Please view our recent blog for further details on how we can help.
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Posted on January 11, 2019 by MIS Service Desk in SIMS.
Migrate your Secure Access account to DfE Sign-in
It has been brought to our attention that number of schools are having issues with logging in to DfE secure access.
Please view our recent blog for further details on how to migrate your Secure Access account.
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Posted on January 11, 2019 by Viv Reed in Finance, SIMS.
This is a reminder for the tasks that need to be undertaken this month within SIMS. The SIMS Yearbook provides a list of suggested tasks that can be carried out during the course of the academic year. Please note: the tasks and their timings are likely to vary according to the specific requirements of each […]
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Posted on January 9, 2019 by MIS Service Desk in SIMS.
School census 2018 to 2019
Please note: This is a repeat blog
The DfE has decided that there is no longer a requirement to collect three items in future census’s.
Please view our recent blog for further details of these new requirements.
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Posted on January 9, 2019 by MIS Service Desk in SIMS.
New Census Fileset 1102 for Spring Census 2019
Please ensure that you have had your Summer upgrade and are on SIMS 7.184 and then carry out the instructions to import the latest file.
For further details see our recent blog post.
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