How do I get access to Torbay Council Intranet?

Torbay Council Intranet is called Insight. Also the telephone directory is called corp-toad2.

To access these sites (if you do not have access already) you will have to do the following:

Go to My Computer or Computer if it is Windows 7
Click C: drive
Open Windows folder

Asset Management for Academies

Asset Management is a new addition to theFMSsuite of software specifically for use in academies and independent schools. These types of school have a requirement to record and account for their fixed assets. They will need to identify:- the type of asset, for example land and buildings, computer equipment. the depreciation policy, for example straight…

Opening Attachments in RMEasymail when using Google Chrome

When opening attachments in RMEasymail using Google Chrome it can appear that a blank window opens.   Please follow these instructions : Viewing Attachments in RMEasymail using Google Chrome   kb6398   Reviewed 01/04/2015

Can I use Google Calendar

Scomis do not recommend schools use Google Calendar because the data is held outside the UK and is not protected by the UK Data Protection Laws. Scomis recommend using Live@edu which includes a calendar. If you would like more information, please contact the Scomis Service Desk. What is Live@edu? Live@edu is a no-cost e-mail and…

Can I use Google Chrome

There is no reason why schools can not use Google Chrome as an alternative web browser   kb6385   Reviewed 01/04/2015

How Can I Create A Quick Registration Group List

There is more than one method to view and print a Registration Group list quickly, this is one options   1)      In SIMS.net go to Reports>Student List>General Student List, this will give you a list of all Students on roll.   2)      Select the Filter Icon from the Menu Bar   3)     The Student Filter…

How To Change The Home Page On Internet Explorer

To change the Home Page on Internet Explorer press Tools>Internet Options>General Tab and type new address into the Home Page’s Address field       You may find that your version of Internet Explorer has multiple lines for the address, in this case you can enter several frequently used addresses and they will each open on a…

Cloning / Modifying a Group Template

Cloning a Group Group templates provided by Capita SIMS cannot be edited.  However, cloning a group is an efficient method of making a small number of changes to a Capita SIMS permissions group that otherwise has the required permissions. 1)       Select Focus>System Manage> Manage Groups to display the Find Group browser and highlight the…

Pupil has SEN but no SEN type is present

Getting error message in Census that pupil has SEN but no SEN type is present. On checking the student record in:- Student SEN details Tab 3 – Basic SEN Details Status is recorded as P or S and there is a need type recorded with a ranking. The need type must be one of the…

How Can I See Which Students are Free for a Particular Period

In Sims.net go to: Reports Student List General Student List Filter Double click Free at period Select the day and period Ok and Ok again This will filter to the students free for that period You can now sort  the records as you require This is useful for School Census Day to check students free…

SIMS SOLUS 3 Minimum Hardware Recommendations

To be able to run SOLUS 3  effectively it needs to be installed on a computer with a hardware specification matching or exceeding that listed below. All details come from Capita and are correct as of March 2016. Computer Processor (CPU) I3 processor or higher (I5 or higher recommended for optimum performance in secondary schools). Memory…

Census error 9999 – Module is missing

This error is caused when a Leaver does not have any ethnicity and/or language data recorded. The absence of this module appears to confuse the DfE validation rules.

How do I send a test page to my printer on Windows 7?

Please note – Microsoft will no longer offer security fixes for Windows 7 from January 2020, upgrade to Windows 10 as soon as possible. Click on the Start button. Click on Devices and Printers. Select the printer you would like to test by clicking on it once, using the right hand mouse button click over…

Can I delete old CTF Files?

When CTF files are exported, an XML export file is created and stored in the CTF Export Directory that was specified when you configured the CTF defaults (via Tools | Setups | CTF). Each XML file will have an individual file name when viewed through Windows® Explorer. The first seven digits of the file name…

Scomis Installation Services

Scomis can provide quotes for installation services for schools. These range from new workstations on schools networks right through to fully managed installations of whole school solutions including network infrastructure and multiple servers. We can provide services for both the curriculum and administrative networks within schools. Please contact the Scomis service desk on scomis@devon.gov.uk or 01392 385300…

Why is it important to know how many users connect to SIMS?

Capita recommend that a Windows workstation running Windows 7 is suitable as a server for up to 5 users, due to the load that this puts on the machine. Scomis recommend that SIMS is made available to all teaching staff in a school, as it provides key up to date information for these staff about…

What version of office am I using?

The following page tells you how to find out what version of office is installed on your PC http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/excel-help/what-version-of-office-am-i-using-HA101873769.aspx   Reviewed 18/02/2015

Can I upgrade to Office 2010?

The following link details the Microsoft minimum requirements to run Office 2010 http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee624351.aspx   Reviewed 18/02/2015