Free School Meals Census Update Service
Save time updating FSM records before the 2 November deadline. Support currently available for SIMS and Bromcom systems only.
New Free School Meals MIS Requirements
Changes to Free School Meals (FSM) requirements mean schools must review and update FSM records, including new categories, verification dates and eligibility information.
The Department for Education (DfE) has extended the operational deadline for completing FSM eligibility checks and recording updates until 2 November 2026, giving schools additional time to complete the required work.
To help schools manage these changes, SBS has introduced a new FSM Census Update Service for SIMS and Bromcom schools. Rather than manually updating individual pupil records, schools simply complete a spreadsheet and SBS processes the updates in bulk before importing them directly into the MIS.
What's included?
- Pre-import FSM report
- Bulk processing of FSM updates
- Import into SIMS or Bromcom*
- Validation and quality checks
- Post-import census report
*Arbor is not currently supported as part of this service.
Why use SBS?
- Reduce administrative workload
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Save valuable staff time
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Increase confidence in FSM data
- Support compliance with new FSM requirements
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Support compliance with DfE requirements
Important Deadline Update
The DfE has extended the operational deadline for Free School Meals eligibility checks and updates to 2 November 2026.
While schools have additional time to complete the required checks, FSM records must still be reviewed and updated to ensure funding eligibility is recorded correctly.
Pricing
Primary Schools: £150 + VAT
Secondary Schools: £200 + VAT
Multi-Academy Trusts
Trust booking multiple schools can take advantage of discounted pricing.
- 2-4 schools: discounted pricing available
- 5-8 schools: additional savings available
- 9+ schools: tailored trust quotation
Contact us to discuss the most cost-effective option for your trust.
Book your slot
To book this service, please fill out our online contact us form.
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