Summer Census time
Posted 20th April 2016
The Summer census is on Thursday 19th May.
Our step by step documentation to help you prepare for summer census time and run the census is now available for download via the links below. You will also need to apply fileset 301 - see guidance further down the page.Preparing for the Census
Primary, Special and Nursery Schools notes
Download now! →Secondary and PRU notes
Download now! →Producing the Summer Census
Important dates in the Summer collection:
- Attendance Collection: 01/01/2016 - 27/03/2016
- Exclusion Collection: 01/09/2015 - 31/12/2015
- FSM Eligibility Collection: 22/01/2016 - 19/05/2016
- Learner Support Collection: 01/08/2015 - 19/05/2016
Downloading and Applying a Fileset
Please note that a new Fileset 301 has been released by Capita ready for your School Census. This new fileset solves a variety of validation errors and contains the latest DfE information. Please check that you have had your SIMS upgrade and are on SIMS version 7.168 and then carry out the instructions below to import the latest file. Download the fileset now! →- Save the ZIP file to an available folder; it doesn’t matter what folder is chosen as the ZIP does not contain any sensitive data.
- Extract (unzip) the .mfs file to an available folder, it is fine to use the same folder as that where you downloaded the ZIP.
- Open SIMS and select Tools | Setups | Import Fileset.
- You can use the browse to select the .mfs file.
- A rectangle outlining the content of the Fileset will appear. If you are happy with the content you should click ‘Import Fileset’ button.
- A message will appear in the rectangle to indicate that the Fileset is being imported.
- When the import is complete a message will pop up reminding you that you should restart SIMS.
- After you have restarted SIMS you will see the new Fileset number displayed in the Statutory Returns applications.
