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Posted on June 24, 2019 by ICT Service Desk in Company News, Finance, HR & Payroll, ICT, SBS Online, SIMS.
We are seeing an increasing number of spam emails slip through the spam filtering net into users’ inboxes.
Typically these spam emails come from users you may know and contain a link.
It is very important that you NEVER click on these links, unless you are expecting the email and link.
These links will ask your username and password for your email accounts and if entered the sender will gain access to your account and have access to all your emails.
Please see below examples of some of these emails.
Example 1 – Click here to view screenshot
Example 2 – Click here to view screenshot
If you see any emails like the above in your inbox then please just delete. If you are unsure about anything please contact the ICT Service Desk on 0345 222 1551 • Option 1 or email ictservicedesk@schoolbusinessservices.co.uk
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Posted on June 19, 2019 by MIS Service Desk in SIMS.
SIMS End of Year Procedures 2019
This blog covers the SIMS End of Year Procedures for the end of 2018/19 – it’s the final stretch!
Please read this blog for guidance from SBS.
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Posted on June 7, 2019 by MIS Service Desk in SIMS.
End of Key Stage Processes 2019
The End of Key Stage is an important submission in Capita SIMS at a busy time of the year
Please read this blog for guidance from SBS
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Posted on June 5, 2019 by MIS Service Desk in SIMS.
Urgent action required for Capita SIMS Pay
Capita have provided an urgent message for all SIMS Pay customers.
Please read this blog if your school uses this product.
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Posted on June 3, 2019 by Laura Bagnall in SIMS.
June SIMS Training Courses from SBS
Take a refresher this Summer! Take a look at the June SIMS Training Courses from SBS and see what we have to offer!
For further details see our recent blog post.
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Posted on May 23, 2019 by MIS Service Desk in SIMS.
Prior Attainment Banding (Advice from ASCL)
In the absence of official guidance from the DfE around the Prior Attainment Banding information for cohorts with scaled scores, ASCL have provided a suggested course of action.
For further details see our recent blog post.
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Posted on May 14, 2019 by MIS Service Desk in SIMS.
New Census Fileset 1203 for Summer Census 2019
Capita have now made available the final version of the fileset for the summer census.
For further details see our recent blog post.
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Posted on April 30, 2019 by Laura Bagnall in SIMS.
May SIMS Training Courses from SBS
Fancy brushing up on your skills this term? Take a look at the May SIMS Training Courses from SBS!
Please read our blog to see dates and venues.
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Posted on April 26, 2019 by MIS Service Desk in SIMS.
SIMS Summer Census 2019 guidance
The SIMS Summer Census will be on Thursday 16th May this year
Read our blog for more details of how we can help.
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Posted on April 16, 2019 by Laura Bagnall in SIMS.
SIMS Maintaining the Timetable Training Course
Our SIMS Maintaining the Timetable Training Course is effective training for all staff responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the school timetable.
Places are limited so schools are advised to book now.
See our blog for upcoming dates and further details.
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