Posted on 20th July 2017
SIMS Exams - results day guidance updated for 2017
As the academic year draws to a close and we look ahead to the summer holidays, Exams Officers in particular are turning their attentions to preparations for the results days. Results Day Survival K...
Posted on 18th July 2017
July Shorts
July Shorts There have been a number of announcements these last few weeks – so here is your one stop source to all the information you need. Pupil Premium Detailed school and local authority lev...
Posted on 14th July 2017
SBS Online Update - In-Year Balances plus more
The latest SBS Online update contains a new in-year row balance for several reports, maximum scales for teacher contracts, and improvements to Excel exports and other commitments in the Budget Monito...
Posted on 5th July 2017
Dear Accounting Officer - Land and Buildings Collection Tool
Peter Lauener, Chief Executive of the ESFA, has written to all academy accounting officers and chief finance officers setting out a timetable for reports over the next 13 months. Peter states in his ...
Posted on 29th June 2017
SIMS Summer Release
The SIMS Summer Release is due for release on Friday 30th June 2017 and includes several enhancements and new areas of functionality New features and updates include the introduction of EYFS in th...
Posted on 28th June 2017
Introducing Schools Broadband
We are proud to announce our partnership with Schools Broadband to provide a comprehensive internet service for schools. The solution could not only provide significant savings, but includes key we...
Posted on 19th June 2017
Annual Budget Forecast 2017
The ESFA has published details relating to the annual budget forecast, which must be completed by 28 July. We also share with you some information relating to employer pension schemes. Justine Greeni...
Posted on 16th June 2017
SIMS Patch to update Performance Indicators
Following feedback from SIMS users, Capita have released a patch (number 23087) designed to help address some concerns raised regarding the accurate updating of performance indicators. The patch wil...
Posted on 9th June 2017
New Profile Report & Other Improvements
The latest update to SBS Online contains a new Profile Report with a Multi-School version, a Budget Upload and a range of improvements and bug fixes. Profile Report The new Profile Report can be fou...
Posted on 6th June 2017
SIMS End of Year Procedures
The final half term of the academic year means it's time to prepare for and carry out the SIMS end of year procedures, including creating a new academic year, setting up next year’s registratio...
Posted on 24th May 2017
Intermediaries Legislation (IR35)
Changes to Intermediaries Legislation (IR35) and what this means for your school HMRC have recently announced changes to the Intermediaries Legislation (IR35) and all public-sector employers are resp...
Posted on 15th May 2017
Advice for schools on the Ransomware crisis
Following the recent NHS Ransomware crisis, as well as many other organisations being impacted, we feel it is important to send out an update on this subject. As covered in our previous blogs, ther...