Posted on May 14, 2019 by MIS Service Desk in SIMS.

Capita have now made available the final version of the Census fileset for the summer Census 2019.
We are not expecting there to be another one released before the census. As usual, please ensure that you are on the latest version of SIMS which is the spring upgrade, 7.186.
Download the fileset now! →
Downloading and Applying a Fileset
- 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.
- Extract (unzip) the .mfs file to an available folder, it is fine to use the same folder as that where you downloaded the ZIP.
- Open SIMS and select Tools | Setups | Import Fileset.
- You can use the browse to select the .mfs file.
- A rectangle outlining the content of the Fileset will appear. If you are happy with the content you should click ‘Import Fileset’ button.
- A message will appear in the rectangle to indicate that the Fileset is being imported.
- When the import is complete a message will pop up reminding you that you should restart SIMS.
- After you have restarted SIMS you will see the new Fileset number displayed in the Statutory Returns applications.
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
Posted on January 9, 2019 by MIS Service Desk in SIMS.
New Census Fileset 1102 for Spring Census 2019
Please ensure that you have had your Summer upgrade and are on SIMS 7.184 and then carry out the instructions to import the latest file.
For further details see our recent blog post.
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Posted on May 11, 2018 by Cara Patching in SIMS.
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.
For further details see our recent blog post.
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Posted on April 28, 2017 by Leyla Tovey in SIMS.
SIMS Summer Census guidance
Our phase-specific documentation will take you step by step through the preparation and production of the Census return.
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Posted on January 3, 2017 by Leyla Tovey in SIMS.
A new Fileset (502) has been made available by Capita for the Spring Census. It contains updates to both the summary report and validation files. Downloading and Applying a Fileset Please check that you have had your SIMS upgrade and are on SIMS version 7.172 and then carry out the instructions below to import the latest […]
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Posted on January 11, 2016 by Viv Reed in SIMS.
Downloading and Applying a Fileset Please note that a new Fileset223 has been released by Capita ready for your School Census. Please check that you have had your SIMS upgrade and are on SIMS version 7.166 and then carry out the instructions below to import the latest file. Download the fileset now! → Save the […]
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Posted on December 4, 2015 by Leyla Tovey in SIMS.
The date for the Spring 2016 Census is Thursday 21st January 2016 We will be publishing the school census documentation at the beginning of the new year, however, should you require an onsite consultancy visit to help you with the running of the school census or wish to book our Census Remote Service then please […]
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Posted on September 21, 2015 by Viv Reed in SIMS.
Downloading and Applying a Fileset Use the link provided to download the ZIP file to an available folder; it doesn’t matter what folder is chosen as the ZIP does not contain any sensitive data. Download the fileset now! → Extract the .mfs file to an available folder, it is fine to use the same folder as […]
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