New Census Fileset 902 for Summer Census 2018

Please note that this blog was previously issued with an incorrect fileset number.

As usual there has been a new fileset released.

Please ensure that you have had your Summer upgrade and are on SIMS 7.180 and then carry out the instructions below to import the latest file.

This has resolved some validation rules that are triggering incorrectly so if you have any of the problems below this will resolve them.

• 1601Q - Please check: Pupil's age is out of range for school type.
• 3140 - Child's extended hours not provided or out of the range of 0 to 15 hours.
• 5220 - The disability access fund indicator is only available for pupils with funded or extended hours.
• School validation for a Special School is now determined by the Phase rather then the Intake.

The DfE has indicated that the heading in the summary report has been updated to decribe the version accurately, i.e. from 'Beta' to 'Revised'. Download the file now! ➝

Downloading and Applying a Fileset

1. 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.
2. Extract (unzip) the .mfs file to an available folder, it is fine to use the same folder as that where you downloaded the ZIP.
3. Open SIMS and select Tools | Setups | Import Fileset.
4. You can use the browse to select the .mfs file.
5. A rectangle outlining the content of the Fileset will appear. If you are happy with the content you should click 'Import Fileset' button.
6. A message will appear in the rectangle to indicate that the Fileset is being imported.
7. When the import is complete a message will pop up reminding you that you should restart SIMS.
8. After you have restarted SIMS you will see the new Fileset number displayed in the Statutory Returns applications.

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Should you wish us to import the fileset for you please contact our SIMS Service Desk on 0345 222 1551 • Option 3 or email MISservicedesk@schoolbusinessservices.co.uk