**FOR CHROMEBOOKS – This FAQ has now been superseded by https://faq.scomis.org/kb13251/ so please follow that instead** There 2 connection methods available to Chromebooks users, RD Client (app required) and WebClient (browser based). To connect to Hosted SIMS via the RD Client you will need to select one of links below. We offer…
There are two methods of accessing hosted SIMS from a Chromebook. Each method has pros and cons for different users. Please find a brief overview below. Web Client – Click here. PROS Best for light usage (users who tend to only enter lesson attendance and assessment data into SIMS) Can export print jobs to…
After an update to the Scomis WebClient software it may be necessary to clear locally cached internet browser files which will remove any references to expired security certificates used on Scomis servers. When attempting to connect to WebClient a message from the web browser may be presented indicating that the server authentication certificate was unexpected,…
The two factor authentication will work normally in Sims Parent for new sign ins if the two factor authentication was enabled on the sign in account (eg, Google, Microsoft, Facebook). When signing in to Sims Parent on an unknown device you will be prompted to complete the two factor authentication. For further information. please see…
Within the Options Module, and after selecting the Implementation (Via Tools/Implementation Manager) you may receive a message “The external directory for this implementation does not currently point to the Sims . net directory” You will need to set the file path to G:\Sims .net (leaving a space between sims and the . ) Reviewed 31/720
Nova-T6 Data | Export Curriculum and Timetable to SQL When sending the timetable to SIMS it just hangs or does not complete To resolve this issue, in SIMS run Tools | Validate Memberships Reviewed 31/7/20 KB25621
Fileset 1403 has been released today and will be applied to all hosted schools. Non-hosted schools will need to download and import the fileset. Fileset 1404 Click on the above link and save the file to your SIMS\ManifestFiles folder (The location of this folder will depend on your network setup) Use Windows Explorer to navigate to the…
Fileset 1403 has been released today and will be applied to all hosted schools. Non-hosted schools will need to download and import the fileset. Fileset 1403 Click on the above link and save the file to your SIMS\ManifestFiles folder (The location of this folder will depend on your network setup) Use Windows Explorer to navigate to the…
Multiple means that there are two teachers assigned to the class or reg group so that both teachers can enter marks in to that mark sheet.
If you wish to add additional Parental Consent options to the student record these can be added by going to Tools > Lookups > Maintain. Search for Parental Consent and click ‘Open’. This will open the consent and you can click on ‘New’ to add an additional consent. Once this has been added click on…
In some cases it may be necessary for a central server to be connected with multiple data centres in order to obtain data from SIMS .net that will be used for Central reporting or other purposes. The Scomis External Connector was only designed to connect to the Scomis data centre only, this means that whilst…
The first thing to check is, has the data been exported? Within Nova T6 go to Data – Export to Nova T4/Options and save the file into the Transfer folder. Then go to Options (Focus/Options) and select the Implementation (Tools/Implementation Manager). Then import the file via, Tools/Transfers – Import – Curriculum from Nova-T6. Then select…
A new process has been created for Hosted schools wishing to link their third party software to SIMS via: GroupCall Xporter Wonde Contact Group SIMS Services Manager Schools can also use this tool to request a copy of their SIMS or FMS database. Only users with User Management access have access to this tool and…
Discover icon missing from SIMS. If you are logged into Scomis Hosted 2016 and Discover is missing please try the following fix: Open File Manager from the shortcuts. Type in the following replacing * with your username: C:\Users\***********\Windows\SIMS.INI Example C:\Users\Jill.Foster45\Windows\SIMS.INI The SIMS.ini file will open in notepad. Update the link which says: SIMSDiscoverDirectory=G:\Discover Client\ to:…
To generate this report, please go to: -Reports > Design Report > Create a new report -Select “Student” and then “on roll” -On the select data fields screen, select “Classes” (blue sub report), then select Class Name, Class Teacher, Students (blue sub report) First Name, surname. Your previewed report will look like this: Reviewed…
When creating a booking using the icon a list of Organisations appear. If you wish to remove users from this list you can go to Tools > Cover > Organisations and Bookings > Manage Organisations and click You can then select the Organisation and click on The tick can then be removed from the Active Status…
If you have System Manager access in SIMS you can assign extra permissions to users in your SIMS Database, this KB will show you how: Step 1 – Browse to Focus>System Manager>Manage Users in SIMS. Step 2 – Search for the user via the search tab at the top of the page. Step 3…
This enables schools to have a report similar to the Ready Reckoner used by OFSTED to show the value added score of the school, subjects and students at KS5. What is in the English KS5 Resources? NEW 4/11/19 Now updated to 2019 Value Added figures. Please note that this latest version requires the KS4 average points…
Documentation: Release notes containing detailed information on what is included in the upgrade can be downloaded here: Autumn 2019 Combined Release Notes Autumn 2019 FMS Release Notes The links below show short videos highlighting key information about the enhancements that come as part of the SIMS Summer 2019 release Update to the Linked People at the…
Percentage Attendance figures produced by a Discover Percentage Attendance Graph are different when compared with the figures produced by an Attendance / Lesson Monitor report. This is due to the way that Discover calculates attendance figures as an average, therefore the data will not always match. The differences are because the Discover graphs and…
Please find the LA return dates and contacts below. Cambridgeshire Contact: Maria Clough – Email – maria.clough@cambridgeshire.gov.uk – Phone – 01480 379859 Return Census by: 10th October 2019 Cornwall Contact: Errika Chew- Email – corestats@cornwall.gov.uk – Phone – 01872 327811 Return Census by: 3rd October 2019 Devon Contact: Alison Chater/ Sharon Vaughan – Email – census@devon.gov.uk – Phone – 01392 383000 Return Census by: 8th…
Please see the instructions below on how to create a report to determine which Aspect is contained in an Assessment Template/Marksheet. Finding template by aspect name Should you have any further queries please contact the Scomis Helpdesk on 01392 385300
Following the Sims Summer 2019 upgrade, changes have been made to the Reporting Dictionary Report | Design Reports and the Additional Student Columns in Assessment and Attendance. The fields previously referred to as Gifted & Talented have been changed to More Able and Talented. Reviewed 27/7/20
This is not currently supported, but Capita are actively developing a system that allows SIMS Pay/ SIMS Parent to create new SIMS ID accounts for themselves at the point where they are accepting their invites. For the time being, parents can use one of the third party account providers. The following alternative may be of…
A notification/alert can be sent to a teacher, who is due to cover a class, to advise them that they are covering a particular class. Unfortunately this is not an automatic process and will need to be carried out manually. Go to Focus-School-Arrange Cover and select the day/absence in question. Once this is open, you…
Auto Update Class Links This tick box is to allow Nova-T6 to remove and/or add classes to the course. This is done when the curriculum and timetable is sent from Nova-T6 to SQL. If the box is ticked, then when a class is exported from Nova-T6 with the same subject and level as the course,…
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Key Dates: Summer 2019 SIMS and FMS Upgrade release date: 26th July 2019 Download days: The Scomis Service desk will be open from 07:00 to 17:00 on results download days – 14th, 15th, 21st & 22nd August 2019. 21/08/2019 UPDATED @ 11:30 OCR Drama J3169A and J316B When importing a result file for students who…
Capita provides a KS2 Comparative England 2019 report in SIMS that enables schools to provide parents with information on the school’s current Year 6 end of key stage outcomes alongside comparable national data from 2018. Unfortunately, some inconsistencies have been identified in the report in the way the data is currently presented for national performance…
When looking at a student’s Individual Registration Attendance report (accessed via links on the right hand side of the student record) you may find that possible attendance varies from one student to another. Attendance codes D, #, Y, X and Z are ‘Attendance Not Required’ codes. As these codes indicate that attendance is not…