Bromcom Finance: How to add Base Pay Mapping?
Please see the following guide on how to map your base pay: Modules> Finance> Homepage> Staff> Base Pay mapping Base Pay Mapping
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How to raise and vote for ideas within Bromcom
Schools can raise and vote on Bromcom Development Ideas by accessing the Portal through the MIS. As they don’t have their own Support Portal account, they can instead request a passcode to raise an idea by clicking on Help & Resources next to their profile photo, then click Development Ideas. The passcode will be sent…
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Bromcom Finance: How can I print my imported “Automatic Reconciliation file”
Once in Modules > Finance> Homepage>Routines> Automatic reconciliation, please right click in the listing and then click export as shown in the screen shot below. This will then allow you to export to excel or csv and print as required.
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BROMCOM: Key Stage reports
There are a number of reports that can be run for Key Stage. These can be used for analysis or to send to Parents/Guardians You can find all of these reports from Reports>Assessment>Stage Assessment Comparative Report– This report can be used to analyse Test Scores and Outcomes in Percentages to compare against National Figures Pupil…
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MCAS – What is included and how do I get started?
My Child at School is a useful communication tool for schools to use with parents which can be configured to give applicable in the following areas: Assessment Attendance Behaviour Class Lists Clubs and Trips Dinner Money Online payments Exams and exam timetables Homework On Report Parents Evening Reports Timetable Academic calendar School shop Parental…
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Bromcom: Pre-Admissions
Pre-Admissions in Bromcom Attached is a brief guide on how to carry out the following tasks with regards to Pre-Admissions; Creating a Pre-Admission Group Adding Students Manually Adding a student Via CTF/ATF Communication Using MCAS to share/collect information Sending Messages to parents Managing Admissions Finalise Admissions/Admitting Students Bromcom Pre-Admission documentation
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Configure the Notification Settings for MyChildAtSchool
In this KB we’ll guide you through the notification settings for MyChildAtSchool (MCAS) Navigating to the Notification Settings Area The Notification Settings area can be located under Config>MyChildAtSchool>Notification Settings Exploring the Notification Settings As you enter the Notification Settings area the first option you’ll see is the setting to give parents/guardians access to contact the…
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Configuring the General Settings in MyChildAtSchool
In this KB we’ll explain the settings available under the General Settings area of MyChildAtSchool (MCAS) Navigating to General Settings General Settings for MyChildAtSchool is located under Config>MyChildAtSchool>General Settings A Tour of General Settings As you enter the General Settings area you’ll see the Head Teacher Title field, in this area you can customise which…
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Recording Club Attendance in Bromcom
In Bromcom it’s possible to record attendance for Clubs, in this KB we’ll show you how this is done. Navigating to the Clubs Homepage In Bromcom, click the Groups button, this will default either to Tutor or Class. In the top right corner of the screen change the Group Type to Clubs Recording Attendance Select…
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Configuring Clubs, Trips, and Wraparound Care in MyChildAtSchool
It’s possible to display details on Clubs, Trips, and Wraparound Care in MyChildAtSchool. In giving parents/guardians access to these areas you’re enabling them to book, and pay for their children to attend these activities. The following KB will details the configuration settings available for these areas. Navigating to the Clubs/Trips Settings Page The Clubs/Trips Settings…
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Bromcom: Audit Report
If there are changes to Bromcom data and clarification is needed on who/how or why this has changed you can run a detailed audit report on student and staff data. You can run this report via Reports>Administration>Audit Report This will confirm if this was a system or user change
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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…
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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…
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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….
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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…
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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…
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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…
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End of Year Procedures 2026
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. Arbor End of Year Guidance For managing Applicants and…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Bromcom – Error when trying to log in to Bromcom “No linked Bromcom Account found”
This error can appear when you are already logged into a different account within your Web Browser. Eg, if you have logged into Office 365 within Edge using an email that isn’t your school account. Bromcom may attempt to use the last logged in account within Edge to login. Obviously, only your school email address…
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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:…
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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
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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…
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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…
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Bromcom Finance: Previous year’s central payments and receipts are showing within the current financial year
This is expected functionality in Bromcom Finance. The Central Payments and Receipts page has no Financial Year filter on it so it will always show every single central payment and receipt entered. There is a date range filter on the page on the left hand side which can be used to only see central payments…
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Bromcom Finance: How do I create a Trial balance report and compare in DTSApps ? – Devon schools
Your local authority will give you access to a power BI monthly budget report in a CSV format, this report is used to compare what has been recorded in Bromcom finance accounts. To compare the Local Authority Power BI report you need to take the following steps: Create Trial balance report in Bromcom Finance –…