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Posted on 23rd June 2016
New SIMS Data Collection Sheet
Following our recent blog post about the new Autumn Census data items we have created a new Data Collection Sheet for import into SIMS which includes the new fields for Pupil Nationality and Country...
Posted on 22nd June 2016
SIMS Assessment - KS1 use of 'N' grade in scaled scores
Earlier this month, the DfE released the tables to convert Key Stage 1 raw scores into scaled scores. The tables showed that raw scores of 0, 1 or 2 convert to a scaled score of 'N'. However, this ...
Posted on 17th June 2016
New data items required for the Autumn Census
The DfE have introduced 3 new data items to be collected in the Autumn 2016 Census, they are: 1. Pupil Nationality To be recorded for: all pupils on roll and pupils that have left since the start of...
Posted on 16th June 2016
SIMS and FMS End of Year Procedures
As the summer term rolls on, schools will already be preparing for their new intake in September, the changes to classes next year and also the end of term leavers. When it comes to the procedures...
Posted on 9th June 2016
SIMS Assessment Video
Capita have produced a new SIMS Assessment video, which we believe would be of interest to our schools. The assessment landscape is ever-changing and, as schools adjust to the changes, they need to e...
Posted on 7th June 2016
Top tips for effective exams analysis
With the busy exam season now upon us analysing your final exam results begins to rank highly on the list of priorities. This year the emphasis on exam outcomes is somewhat greater with new performan...
Posted on 25th May 2016
The SIMS Web Address file has been updated
The SIMS Web Address Validation (WAV) Service allows schools to validate addresses in SIMS by accessing a Capita maintained database over the Internet. The database, which contains the details of ap...
Posted on 19th May 2016
Winner of our SIMS Accreditation Survey
Firstly, a big thank you to all schools who participated in our SIMS Accreditation Survey. We are delighted to have achieved our accreditation and are very touched by the feedback. How does a SIMS ...
Posted on 12th May 2016
Not ready for the School Census next week? We can help.
With just a week left until the Summer Census, we are busy arranging remote Census sessions: a great way of making the most of your SLA visit time. It isn't too late for you to book - you can cal...
Posted on 6th May 2016
Adding a School Closure (Exceptional Circumstance) in SIMS
If your school is fully or partially closed to students because it is being used as a Polling Station, DfE advice states that the # code be used. Code #: Planned whole or partial school closure ...
Posted on 5th May 2016
SIMS Remote Services - maximising efficiency
Summer Census, Autumn Census, School Workforce Census, Spring Census…long gone are the days when school office staff could find some ‘quiet time’ to catch up on things. Here at School Business...
Posted on 3rd May 2016
School Census - Fileset 302
A new Fileset (302) has been made available by Capita for the Summer Census. It contains updates to both the summary report and validation files. Downloading and Applying a Fileset Please check tha...