• Bromcom: How to create a Phonics CTF for Year 1 and Year 2

    Please check with your LA for CTF requirements. If you are a Devon school- Upload to Devon Transfer (Please note: For Devon this is a combined CTF with all Year 1’s and Year 2 retake pupils in ONE CTF. ONLY INCLUDE YEAR 2’S WHO HAVE RETAKEN PHONICS THIS YEAR) To create a CTF that includes…

  • Configuring Exam Timetables and Results in MyChildAtSchool

    It’s possible to add both exam timetables and results to MyChildAtSchool (MCAS), the following KB will detail how to activate the areas in MCAS, and how to configure them. Navigating to the Configuration Area To begin with, browse to Config>MyChildAtSchool>Exam.   Activating the Modules Both the results and timetables can be activated separately, this can…

  • Bromcom: Bulk Update Class Memberships

    To bulk update class memberships go to Modules > Curriculum > Bulk Group Assignment The drop-down menu allows you to choose Class, Tutor Group, Band and Block In this example I am setting the Art students in Year 8 Next to the Group Name click the Magnifying glass and choose the required classes. Click Done….

  • Bromcom: Transferring Assessment data to Insight

    To transfer assessment data from Bromcom to Insight, you’ll typically export the data from Bromcom as a CSV file, edit it as needed, and then import it into Insight. ! We would recommend downloading one year group at a time as running by whole school may create some errors ! Steps to Transfer Assessment Data: Export…

  • Configuring Data Collection Sheets in MyChildAtSchool

    MyChildAtSchool (MCAS) can be used to give parents/guardians access to data collection sheets. In this KB we’ll show you how to configure data collection sheets both for current students, and preadmissions. Navigating To The Settings You can configure data collection sheets under Config>MyChildAtSchool>Students And Contact Details Settings Form Permissions In the Students And Contact Details…

  • Bromcom: How do I create a CTF that includes leavers?

    If you need to create a CTF that includes both current pupils and those that are leavers for Key Stage DFE Assessments, you can do this using the search filters option from within the student area. EYFS – Please check with your LA. If you are a Devon school-Upload to Devon Transfer Phonics – Please…

  • End of Year Procedures 2025

    This FAQ lists the latest information regarding the End of Year procedures within Arbor and Bromcom. It contains all guidance notes required to carry out end of year procedures in your school. You must complete these procedures before the start of the new academic year.  Scomis is delivering Bromcom End of Year training on the…

  • Bromcom Finance: Unable to search on Cost Centre & Ledger Code fields

    When adding purchase orders it isn’t possible to use any of the accounting search fields. If this is happening please check that your browser and the PC display itself are not on more than 100% on zoom, as well as no half screen or stretched mode etc. If this does not resolve the issue please…

  • Bromcom Finance: What do the different status’s mean when processing invoices

    Authorised – This means the Invoice has been “Authorised” and the user would have clicked “Authorise” within the invoice, ready to centrally authorised. Passed for Pay – This means the Invoice has been processed through “Central Authorisation” and print and exported the batch to create a file to upload to the “Local Authority” Paid – This…

  • Bromcom Finance: Error posting Individual salary payment

    When posting the Individual salary payment an error is generated as below : This is most likely due to the “Base Pay” associated with the ledger codes being used, having missing information e.g Missing Financial subgroup. Please browse to: Modules> Finance> Homepage>Staffing> Base Pay Mapping, locate the Base pay being used for the individual salary…

  • BROMCOM: How to import Year 4 MTC Results CTF

    You will revive a CTF file with the MTC results that you can import into your Bromcom Go to Students from the left hand side menu From the Year group filter select Year 4 From the Selections button click ‘Select All‘. This should then highlight all your required pupils in blue. Once you have all…

  • BROMCOM: KS2 Key Stage Return

    This FAQ is for the users in school who need to carry out the  KS2 TA Key Stage return For more information please see the following DFE guide- Key stage 2 teacher assessment guidance 2025 – GOV.UK To view further guides please see the following Scomis Bulletin- Key Stage Bulletin 2025 – Frequently Asked Questions…

  • BROMCOM: Phonics Screening Check 2025

    This FAQ is for the users in school who need to carry out the Phonics Screening Check. The collection of the Phonics Screening Data Check is for Key Stage 1 All Pupils in Year 1 and Year 2 Pupils who didn’t meet the threshold last academic year.  For further guides please see the following Scomis Bulletin-…

  • BROMCOM: EYFS Key Stage Return

    EYFS is for every child in the final term of the year in which they reach age 5 Please contact your LA for deadline date or see here if you are a Devon County Council school- BROMCOM: Devon County Council- Key Stage Upload dates – Frequently Asked Questions For more information please read the following…

  • BROMCOM: Devon County Council- Key Stage Upload dates

    The following dates have been provided by the Devon Data and Assessment Team. For further information please contact below Tel: 01392 287317 Email: Schooldataassessment@devon.gov.uk Your Key Stage CTF’s must be uploaded via Devon Transfer by the following dates. EYFS Deadline – 30th June 2025 Phonics- 23rd June 2025 (Please include Year 1 and Year 2…

  • Key Stage Bulletin 2025

    This FAQ contains the latest information and guides regarding the Key Stage Return 2025.  Please see below for further guidance DFE information can be found here- School curriculum – GOV.UK KS1 is still Optional. Please see the following article from the DFE –  Changes to KS1 Important Dates Phonics Threshold mark release date- 23rd June…

  • Bromcom: How to enter marks into Key Stage DFE assessment marksheet

    Once you have opened your marksheet- BROMCOM: How to View Marksheets as a Teacher or Admin – Frequently Asked Questions you will need to enter your marks There are three ways to enter marks into Bromcom  You can enter marks by  clicking in each cell and entering the marks 1 by 1 Alternatively if you…

  • Bromcom Finance: How do I add a Petty Cash into the new year

    If you have not run preliminary close in the old year and need money in Petty cash  “Cash In hand” you can add a temporary reimbursement as follows: Modules> Finance> Homepage>General ledger> Petty cash processing Click “Add Reimbursement” as show below and add your details on the right of the example screen shot. Please note:…

  • Bromcom Finance: How do I enter my budget into the new year ?

    Modules> Finance> Homepage>Budgeting> Cost Centre allocation. Top tip: When in Cost centre allocation, you can click “Edit Mode” located top right of screen, which opens all cost centres and ledger codes in one area for you to add your budget allocations. Please also see the following guide:Bromcom Finance guide – How to Enter Budgets  

  • Bromcom Finance: How do I add a pay award ?

    Please note: This method is recommended for confirmed pay awards, if adding a projected pay award, please follow step 5  Browse to Config>Administration>Base Pay Structures>double click the required Base Pay structure, e.g JK – Job Evaluation Hours Per Annum, JE – Job Evaluation All Year Round,  JL – Job Evaluation > HPA 5 yrs, Teachers…

  • Bromcom: Managing Spine Points for Staff

    Full details on how to manage spine points in Bromcom can be found below, however please note, even though the spinal progression month is recorded in the contract you will still need to go to Modules > Administration > Spinal Progression for Staff and set the effective date for the increment so this is automatically…

  • BROMCOM: Assessment – How to give access to Assessment Sheets (Marksheets) for a Head of Department/Head of School/ Teachers

    When creating your Assessment Template, (via Modules>Assessment>Manage Templates>New) as per How to Create an Assessment Sheet – Bromcom – Documentation Centre – you will have the options to associate your Teachers/HoD’s/HoY’s by using the flowchart below.  This has been designed to help you understand how to use Assessment Template Associations to generate/create Assessment Sheets. Please note, It is…

  • ARBOR – Quick Summary Guide – Pre-checks and Generating School Census

    This FAQ is a quick check list for updating information before Census.  For Schools wanting the latest documentation for Census and using Arbor – Click here  to jump to the relevant section. Thursday 15th January 2026 is census day Spring Census Dry Run opens 2 weeks before Census Day 11th of February 2026 is your census submission…

  • What’s new on Bromcom Finance

    You can view what is new in Finance by clicking on the megaphone icon as seen below. We will also update this FAQ with the latest changes, new features and improvements each time they are released. Sprint Release 6th January 2026     URL for further information MIS Route Information MAT Finance – Enhanced Enquiry…

  • What’s new on Bromcom MIS

    You can view what is new in the MIS by clicking on the megaphone icon as seen below. We will also update this FAQ with the latest changes, new features and improvements each time they are released. Sprint Release 6th February 2026   URL for further information MIS Route Information Exams – Update Reports to…

  • BROMCOM – Quick Summary Guide – Pre-checks and Generating School Census

    This FAQ is a quick check list for updating information before Census.  For Schools wanting the latest documentation for Census and using Bromcom – Click here  to jump to the relevant section. Thursday 15th January 2026 is census day 11th of February 2026 is your census submission deadline (unless otherwise advised by your Local Authority) PRE-CHECKS BEFORE YOU…

  • How can I prepare data and be ready for the School Census Return?

    The School Census will collect individual characteristics and pupil records three times a year Autumn Census  /  Spring Census  /  Summer Census This FAQ is designed to help you through this process and inform you of the data that is collected in the census and how you could prepare in advance and be ready on…