14 Mar 2023
When attempting to access the Scomis Training environment on https://train.scomis.org we have seen a small number of users experience the following error: "Error - expecting a single child node with tag: authentication"…
10 Mar 2023
Trellix AV Bundle Download - Installable Release (Password Protected, please contact the Scomis Service Desk) This zip file contains three compressed files for: Trellix Agent v5.7.8 Trellix Endpoint Security Platform 1.7.0.5162.1 Trellix…
22 Feb 2023
The Spring 2023 SIMS Upgrade (V7.210) & FMS (V6.210) is planned to be rolled out on the evening of : Friday 31st March 2023 (Scomis Hosted users please log off by 5pm)…
17 Feb 2023
Types of files: 7B is a results request file – Schools can request this from Pearson in order for EDI results to be made in the August Results period. Schools should submit…
1 Feb 2023
Admissions+ by Applicaa can now be accessed as an application within the Scomis platform for Hosted Schools. Please send a request to Scomis asking for Admissions+ to be setup. Scomis will require…
16 Jan 2023
If you wish to download a copy on any previous census files you can follow these steps below. You need to go to Tools>Statutory Returns Tools>Retrieve Authorised Census Return Files: You…
13 Jan 2023
To download a CTF file from the DfE website in the new edge please follow the below procedures: When you choose to download your CTF from School to School you will get…
9 Jan 2023
Reconciliation items for income may be received into FMS Automatic Reconciliation on a ledger code that you do not wish to use. If this is the case do not process the reconciliation…
9 Dec 2022
This FAQ lists the latest information regarding the School Census. It contains information on the latest filesets, patches and errors. The latest census documentation and documentation for schools using Arbor can be…
6 Dec 2022
ESS have confirmed that this is expected functionality, Whilst Intouch is capable of sending messages not every template is suitable for SMS messaging. Unfortunately, SMS messaging does not support the same level…
What is the difference between “Empl” hours and “Load” hours in the teacher department area in Nova?
Empl hours = the total hours the staff member is contracted for Load hours = the actual teaching hours they teach (this does not include PPA etc) Eg, if you have a…
23 Nov 2022
SIMS Examinations Organiser is used to administer public exams, such as GCSEs. The training booklet below explores how Examinations Organiser can also be used to administer domestic (internal/mock/PPE) examinations. This includes; create…
14 Nov 2022
Capita have now issued a PDF file with the latest National Insurance Rates for 2022/23. There is now a Capita patch available, number 26960, which will insert the National Insurance table 2022-23…
10 Nov 2022
The Autumn 2022 SIMS Upgrade (V7.208) & FMS (V6.208) is planned to be rolled out on the evening of Friday 25th November 2022 from 5.30pm (Scomis Hosted users please log off by…
Please see links for ESS videos for some updates below: SIMS Interventions: User customisable Interventions areas SIMS Interventions: Reporting on Session Notes SIMS Interventions: Recording Intervention Attendance Pronouns Enhancements in Autumn Pronouns…
26 Oct 2022
It is possible to have a graph on your home page which will show you the Application Status of each pre-admission application. To configure the home page to add the Admission Summery click configure…
If you wish to manually add a new pupil as a pre-admission. This could be a one-off pupil needing to be added after you have completed your ATF Import, or numerous pupils…
In some situations, where you are setting up your word template to show some pages in Portrait and others in Landscape, you might find that, on preview, the page orientation is not…
Exam Marksheets do not default to the Exams Officer as the owner, as it depends on the group that the marksheet has been created for. Exam Marksheets setup for different groups will…
25 Oct 2022
The KS4 Autumn Checking Exercise is carried out by the DfE to ensure that the information held within the DfE is the same as what is held in the Schools MIS. This…
There are two ways that you can link courses to QANs: 1.Adding an Award to the Examination panel in Maintain Course, clicking new here will pull through any Award that has been…
With regard to the new EYFS 2021 Framework, you may need to change your data entry options from 30-50 and 40-60 to be Birth-3, 3-4 and Reception Year. To reflect the new…
A CTF will only export Statutory results and Programme of Study results. Therefore, any bespoke internal tracking/progress assessments will not show in the CTF.
If you log into Access Workspace and receive this error, it means that the clock on your PC is out of sync with the correct time. To resolve this on a Windows…
20 Oct 2022
To access your Internet Favourites in the Edge browser you need to click on the "Star with 3 lines" icon at the top right of the Edge window: …
5 Oct 2022
This FAQ lists the latest information regarding the School Workforce Census. It contains links to relevant documentation and information on the latest filesets, patches and errors. Register for our SIMS Digital Learning…
16 Sep 2022
If you get a "SIMS Command Line Reporter" error when running Parent Pay please check the log files found in : F:\Public\ParentPay\Users\username\Logs\ In the logs it may say the error "Root element…
14 Sep 2022
If you are on our Hosted Environment, then you will need to submit your Census return file from within your hosted SIMS If you need to submit your return via COLLECT you…
12 Sep 2022
Current fileset: 2303 Hosted schools Fileset 2303 has been applied to hosted schools. Non-hosted Schools will need to download and import the file below: Fileset 2303 Click on the above link and…
Go to Focus > School > School Diary. Find the correct date and right click on this field and select ‘New Public Holiday’. Enter the appropriate description and select 'Bank Holiday' for the…