28 Jun 2017
InTouch requires the following criteria in order for a communication to be sent to contacts. InTouch Communications box must be ticked Telephone number / Email address must be set to 'Primary' and…
2 Jun 2017
Depending on how it was installed, the settings for McAfee Anti-Virus software may not be optimally configured for the best protection. For this reason, you can check the settings as per the…
1 Jun 2017
A Windows workstation should always be kept updated with the latest software and security patches from Microsoft via Windows Update. Failure to do so can lead to system instability and an…
This FAQ demonstrates how to add a new user onto an admin workstation. On the Windows start menu type lusrmgr.msc in the search box and hit enter. You will then be presented with the…
26 May 2017
Open File Explorer, and then locate the file or folder you want to take ownership of. Right-click the file or folder, click Properties, and then click the Security tab. Click the Advanced…
25 May 2017
QRS -Planning and Running Interventions.
18 May 2017
*2017 Admission Transfer Files have only been made available for Schools without a maintained nursery unit. Firstly the ATF needs to downloaded from RM Securnet - AdmTransFiles Community onto your System. Please then follow this quick reference…
9 May 2017
Scomis have produced a variety of reports which allow more detailed analysis of attendance data. The attached files will need to be imported into SIMS Reports and will be accessible through the…
4 May 2017
Current Single Registration: The pupil/student is registered at this school. If a pupil/student is registered at this school they cannot be Main or Subsidiary at another. Main - Dual Registration: The pupil/student…
3 May 2017
When it comes to the differences in the count, Personnel actually mainly considers staff Employment Date, which is different to the Contract Dates. For a teacher to show in the Personnel browse…
You will need to be a member of School Administrator Group within System Manager to complete this process. Tools > Setups > Behaviour Management > Achievement / Behaviour Type. Select New. Complete Code, Description &…
28 Apr 2017
Capita will no longer be providing a Performance Measures file, instead schools will need to manage this process themselves. We would strongly advise any school who uses Exams Organiser to start the preparation as soon…
21 Apr 2017
End Of Year Procedure notes for 2017/2018. You must complete these procedures before the start of the new academic year. It is critical that the new academic year is created and promotion…
10 Apr 2017
The timetabling of the exam is done by the boards so should be included in the basedata. To find what the board has entered drill down in Focus>Basedata to the lowest level on the…
7 Apr 2017
Fileset 602 has been released. Hosted schools The latest fileset will have already been applied to your database for you so there is no need to import. Non-hosted Schools will need to…
Census Date: Thursday 18th May 2017 Back to the School Census Bulletin Return Dates and Contacts Dfe Return by 15 June through COLLECT Webiste : http://www.education.gov.uk/b00229930/school-census LA Specific Advice Cornwall Return by 18 May through…
27 Mar 2017
To connect to PS Financials on the Hosted platform while using an Apple device, you will need to follow the FAQ: http://faq.scomis.org/kb11320/ Where it has 'PC Name' under step 6 of the FAQ, you…
23 Mar 2017
Make a note of template, aspect , result set & result date. Tools > Performance > Assessment > System Utilities > Results. Delete a selection of results > Next Select the required…
8 Mar 2017
When entering data in entries marksheets, the following options are available: Y - Yes, the candidate is entered for the examination. C - The candidate is treated as a Centre-funded entry. P -…
Where a qualification is certificated privately, this continues to count in the performance measures for the school at which the pupil/student studies, as of census date. Schools must engage pupil/students and their…
Please ensure you have the latest version of Screwdrivers installed.This FAQ will have the latest version number listed and the latest version available for download - http://faq.scomis.org/kb9079/ You can locate the Screwdrivers…
2 Mar 2017
If an invoice has been created in accounts receivable and has been printed it can't be cancelled. To reverse the error - In Accounts Receivable, create a Receipt as if you have received payment…
28 Feb 2017
When going into the route Focus / Assessment / Programmes of Study Tracker a teacher does not have any classes visible in the Group Chooser. The teacher has classes on their timetable…
23 Feb 2017
This FAQ demonstrates how to make the Open VPN Service automatically start if it keeps stopping despite the PC being left on or each time it is turned on. Make sure the…
10 Feb 2017
Since the recent Microsoft Anniversary Update to Windows 10 which appeared to have introduced a bug affecting a 32bit Windows 10 computer’s ability to establish a remote connection, including to our Hosted Application service. Users are…
2 Feb 2017
Internet filtering changes Who is affected? If you have a South West Grid for Learning (SWGfL) Internet connection at your school or establishment, you will be affected. Schools using…
16 Jan 2017
If a parent has passed away, you will need to remove them from SIMS to make sure that no reports or letters are sent to them. As this is a sensitive issue…
9 Jan 2017
In order to publish reports in SLG the required year needs to be present To add an academic year go to Tools>Lookups>Maintain Search for SLG Document Category and add a New Academic…
5 Jan 2017
Census Date: Thursday 19 January 2017 Back to the School Census Bulletin Return Dates and Contacts Dfe Return by15 February through Collect http://www.education.gov.uk/b00229930/school-census LA Specific Advice Cornwall Return by 19 January through RMSecurenet…
16 Dec 2016
Below is a summary of the process for hosted schools and non hosted schools. Linked documentation shows the details of each step of the process. Teacherapp Installation and Setup Guide SIMS TeacherApp…