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…

Autumn 2024 – School Census Bulletin

This FAQ lists the latest information regarding the School Census. It contains information on the latest filesets, patches and errors. To jump to the latest SIMS Census documentation and FAQ’s Click here. For Schools wanting the latest documentation for Census and using Arbor or Bromcom  Click here  to jump to the relevant section. For information…

Autumn 2024 – Fileset 2800 series – School Census

Hosted Schools  Fileset 2805 – was applied to all Hosted Schools on 23rd October 2024 Non-hosted Schools will need to download and import the file below:  Click here for    Fileset 2805 The Fileset 2805 – is also available on Solus ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This fileset is now available – please see instructions below on how to…

Adding Qualification no longer in the QWS QAN Catalogue

The DfE QWS QAN Catalogue now only supports new qualifications where they are applicable for use in the sixth form. To add qualifications no longer in the QWS QAN catalogue you will need to do the following: Within SIMS select Tools | Examinations | Add Qualification Data Click OK Click New Type the QN e.g. 60370506 Add…

Examination Bulletin 2024

Key Dates: Restricted release of results to centres only; Wednesday 14 August 2024: GCE AS and A-level, FSMQ, Extended Project, Level 3 Vocational and Technical qualifications Wednesday 21 August 2024: GCSE, ELC, Foundation and Higher Projects, Level 1 and Level 2 Vocational and Technical qualifications Release of results to candidates; 8:00am Thursday 15 August 2024: GCE AS and…

DfE changes to attendance codes from 19th August 2024

From 19th August 2024 there are several changes to attendance codes as per the DfE guidance below https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/working-together-to-improve-school-attendance Changes include: Removal of some historic codes Introduction of new codes including multi-character codes Introduction of Statutory Explanation Removal of some historic codes As per the DfE’s reform, the following codes will no longer be available for…

Summer 2024 Upgrade to SIMS (v7.218) and FMS (v6.218)

The Summer 2024 SIMS Upgrade (V7.218) & FMS (V6.218) is planned to be rolled out on the evening of Friday 12th July 2024 (Scomis Hosted users please log off by 5pm) Non Hosted users: The new release will be authorised in Solus on Friday 12th July 2024 Schools with SchoolComms IMPORTANT: Please be aware due to statutory…

Summer 2024 – School Census – Fileset 2700 series

Hosted Schools  Fileset 2702 – was successfully applied to Hosted Schools – Thursday 16th May 2024   Non-hosted Schools will need to download and import the file below:  (ESS have advised you ensure you have already applied Consolidated Workstation Patch 2 before importing Fileset 2702) Click here for  Fileset 2702 The Fileset 2702 is now…

Key Stage Bulletin 2024

This FAQ contains the latest information and guides regarding the Key Stage Return 2024.  Please see below for further guidance Changes to KS1 – The DFE have announced that KS1 is now a non statutory arrangement. This means that unless stated otherwise you do not need to provide a CTF of your KS1 results to…

Summer 2024 – School Census Bulletin

This FAQ lists the latest information regarding the School Census. It contains information on the latest filesets, patches and errors. To jump to the latest SIMS Census documentation and FAQ’s Click here. For Schools wanting the latest documentation for Census and using Arbor or Bromcom  Click here  to jump to the relevant section. Register for…

End of Year Procedures 2024

This FAQ lists the latest information regarding the End of Year procedures within SIMS, Arbor and Bromcom. It contains all guidance notes required to carry out the procedure and links to useful FAQ’s. You must complete these procedures before the start of the new academic year. It is critical that the new academic year is…

Quick Letter Template Update 2024 – Process

Following the 2024 Spring Upgrade the Quick Letter Template has been updated. If you are using Quick Letter for the first time please also read: https://faq.scomis.org/kb6470/ This has been applied to the Scomis Hosted Platform, however users will need to carry out the following actions: Hosted Schools: Schools which use their own customised Quick Letter…

Spring 2024 Upgrade to SIMS (v7.216) and FMS (v6.216)

The Spring 2024 SIMS Upgrade (V7.216) & FMS (V6.216) is planned to be rolled out on the evening of Friday 15th March 2024 (Scomis Hosted users please log off by 5pm) Non Hosted users: The new release will be authorised in Solus on Friday 15th March 2024 If a school is using an older version of…

GoTo Resolve – Requirements

System Requirements for End users These hardware, operating system, and browser requirements apply to your end users’ computers. Recommendations for network configurations are made to ensure a smooth support experience. Desktop Requirements Hardware 1.33 GHz Dual-core CPU 130MB free memory 260MB free space Network A working internet connection with stable 1 Mbps download upload bandwidth….

Spring 2024 – School Census – Fileset 2600 series

Current fileset: 2605 – This fileset is available Fileset 2605 – Was rolled out to all Hosted Schools on 25th January, 2024   Hosted Schools Fileset 2605 is available and was applied to Hosted Schools on 25/01/2024 Non-hosted Schools will need to download and import the file below:   Fileset 2605 – click here This fileset is…

Spring 2024 – School Census Bulletin

This FAQ lists the latest information regarding the School Census. It contains information on the latest filesets, patches and errors. To jump to the latest SIMS Census documentation and FAQ’s Click here. For Schools wanting the latest documentation for Census and using Arbor or Bromcom  Click here  to jump to the relevant section. Register for…

Autumn 2023 Upgrade to SIMS (v7.214) and FMS (v6.214)

The Autumn 2023 SIMS Upgrade (V7.214) & FMS (V6.214) is planned to be rolled out on the evening of : Friday 10th of November (Scomis Hosted users please log off by 5pm)   Non Hosted users: The new release will be authorised in Solus on: Friday 10th of November SIMS Release Notes FMS Release Notes SIMS…

School Workforce Census Bulletin 2024

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. School Workforce Census Date: 7th November 2024 School Workforce Census Deadline Date to DfE: 6th December 2024 (If you are a maintained school please consult your LA) Latest Fileset:…

Using CommandReporter with SIMS .net

Introduction to CommandReporter with SIMS .net SIMS .net offers powerful reporting features within the GUI, but sometimes you require scheduled report runs to export SIMS data. This is where CommandReporter can be of assistance. CommandReporter.exe serves as a command-line tool accessible through the command prompt, batch files, or as part of a scheduled task. To…

Autumn 2023 – School Census/SWC Census – Fileset 2506

Current fileset: 2506 – This fileset is now available   Hosted Schools The Fileset 2505 has been applied to all Hosted Schools. The latest fileset 2506 will not be applied automatically and can be downloaded here.   Non-hosted Schools will need to download and import the file below:   Fileset 2506 – click here This fileset is…

Linking Staff in Pastoral Structure

If you wish to link staff members or teachers to one of your ‘Year Groups’ or ‘Registration Groups’ in your pastoral structure you will need to:   Navigate to Focus>School>Pastoral Structure>Current Structure   then Click on ‘Go’   (Once this is populated you can link staff members.)   YEAR GROUPS To add ‘Head of Year’ to a ‘Year…

Examination Bulletin Summer 2023

Key Dates: The Summer 2023 SIMS Upgrade (V7.212) & FMS (V6.212) is planned to be rolled out on the evening of : Friday 4th August 2023 Due to the release of the SIMS Consolidated Workstation Patch 1 for the Summer upgrade we need to do further testing to ensure full compatibility with the Scomis Hosted…

EYFS- Key Stage- Changes to A code

The A code can no longer be used for EYFS pupil who are absent. The DFE has taken the decision that the EYFS profile must be completed in all instances unless: an exemption has been granted by the secretary of state for the setting or an individual child. In these cases only, an ‘A’ should be recorded for…

Devon Schools – Uploading Key Stage, EYFS and Phonics 2023

Devon Schools should upload their Phonics, EYFS and KS1 files to the Devon Educational services Team through the Devon Transfer – Anycomms route. Devon Educational Services Team Deadline dates  EYFS- 30th June 2023 Phonics- 27th June 2023 KS1- 27th June 2023 For Scomis Hosted SIMS schools this can be done through the Devon Transfer Shortcut…

Hosted Applications – School adding Internal Shortcuts to side bar

Within the Hosted SIMS Environment, you can set up your own internal shortcuts to parts of SIMS that you use most often.  The information below will take you through adding your own Panel and creating your own Internal Shortcut. Open the side panel by pressing on the double green arrows on upper left Choose the…

Scomis Training Environment – Login Error

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” If you click on “OK”, you receive the following error: “Error – Failed to connect to the Connection Server.” To resolve this error,…

Trellix Anti Virus – Product Download

Trellix AV Bundle Download –  Standalone Installable Release (Password Protected, please contact the Scomis Service Desk) This zip file contains the compressed files for Trellix Endpoint Security Standalone Install (ENS) Please read the documentation here : Trellix Agent 5.7 Installation Guide

Spring 2023 Upgrade to SIMS (v7.210) and FMS (v6.210)

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)   Non Hosted users: The new release will be authorised in Solus on: Friday 31st March 2023 If a school is using an…

Managing BTEC’s

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 this by 31 May. 9B – Registration entry file. 6B – BTEC Basedata June 2023 6B – Entry deadline 23 March – amendment…