Posted on 18th November 2015
What’s new in the SIMS Autumn Release?
Here are just some of the changes to look out for in the SIMS Autumn Release Improvements to SIMS Assessment The developments in assessment have been made with teachers in mind; improving usabilit...
Posted on 16th November 2015
Securus Anti-bullying Software
SBS has partnered with Securus Software to provide an online safety solution for your school. This software will alert staff to cyberbullying, explicit images, online grooming, radicalisation and muc...
Posted on 11th November 2015
Welcome to the team
We would like to introduce two new members of the MIS team who you will be either seeing or speaking to and we are sure that you will make them both welcome Leyla Tovey MIS Assistant Manager ...
Posted on 6th November 2015
Evidence the quality of teaching and support CPD in your school
Dear Colleague, When it comes to Ofsted inspection and achieving an ‘outstanding’ judgement overall, schools have to prove that their quality of teaching merits this. Senior leaders will need ...
Posted on 3rd November 2015
Win a Digital Camera!
School Business Services are currently undergoing the Capita SIMS re-accreditation The process for SIMS accreditation is very similar to schools undertaking an Ofsted inspection. The assessment requi...
Posted on 2nd November 2015
Remember, remember. . .
Get ready for the school workforce census on 5th November. Also reminders about the PE Grant, Condition Improvement Fund and other items from the EFA planner. If you need any support please call 03...
Posted on 29th October 2015
SBS Online Release: Improved Excel Exports
Our latest release contains three significant enhancements plus a couple of minor bug fixes. Excel Exports Both this and the previous release have standardised and improved the process for exporting...
Posted on 22nd October 2015
Census and School Workforce Return - New Fileset 207
There is a new updated fileset which solves a number of issues with validations for the Census and SWR which has just been released. Download the Zip file and then follow the instructions below to imp...
Posted on 21st October 2015
Update: September 2015 Teacher Pay Scales
Due to popular demand, we have created a third teacher pay scale table for you to choose and apply in your budget settings, named 'Teacher Scales – Sept 2015 (C)'. This table features a standard 1% ...
Posted on 15th October 2015
Tablets for schools
Prowise Windows 2-in-1 Pro Tablet Powerful, versatile tablets for schools The new model Prowise 2-in 1 Tablet is now available with a 64GB drive. It comes with Windows 8.1 Pro installed and can joi...
Posted on 9th October 2015
HR & Payroll for Schools
Do you have an effective, reliable HR and Payroll provider for your school? Are you looking to move away from your local authority? Not happy with your current provider? Whatever your situation, we c...
Posted on 7th October 2015
Managing HR in Schools
Is there a recruitment crisis in schools, and can we help? Managing HR in Schools Over the summer Nicky Morgan talked about the crisis in recruitment of teachers in schools. Whilst she and the unions...