Posted on 28th June 2016
Helping us to help you
As you might imagine, we have a very busy Service Desk here at SBS, and this is particularly true at peak times of year such as now. When you call us, it is essential that we take down some key item...
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 15th June 2016
Turnbull Report - A left field view on risk management for schools
Euro 2016 has started. Up and down the land adults and school children will be making assessments of the chances of their country in winning (at least one match), and thinking about mitigating the ri...
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 8th June 2016
Changes to Windows Server licensing
Shortly, Windows Server 2016 will change the current Windows Server licensing model. Developed with Windows 10, Microsoft Server 2016 is an upcoming server operating system that has enhanced security...
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 6th June 2016
Here comes summer!
At the start of the final half term of this school year we look at the EFA’s calendar and at some of the announcements in the last few weeks. EFA Calendar For The Final Half Term We start this blog...
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 25th May 2016
Education for All
“A Bill will be brought forward to lay foundations for educational excellence in all schools, giving every child the best start in life. There will also be a fairer balance between schools, through...