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…
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…
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…
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…
Any “Out of Memory” or “Exception” type errors that are received in Examinations organiser typically occur in place of an actual error that should be received. These error messages can happen due to the ‘mscomctl.ocx’ file being missing or incorrectly registered on the effected machine. To resolve these errors when they occur please do the…
In February, ESS SIMS was acquired by new independent owners and is therefore no longer part of Capita. As of the 21st May 2021 the legal name of the company formerly known as Capita ESS Ltd will be changing to Education Software Solutions Ltd. The abbreviation ‘ESS’, which they have been using since February, will…
Key Dates: Summer 2021 SIMS and FMS Upgrade provisional release date: 16th July 2021 Download days (9th & 11th August): The Scomis Service Desk will be open from 07:00 to 17:00 Results days (10th & 12th August): The Scomis Service Desk will be open from 08:00 to 17:00 01/07/2021 Are you prepared for downloading the…
Course Award links can be seen in Exam Organiser in Tools | School Setups | Exam Awards but can no longer be changed here. To link exam awards to courses, use SIMS .net – Tools | Academic Management | Course Manager | Maintain Course. Once the information is saved, the elements will also appear. To link the…
This may be due to the Performance Points not being updated To resolve this issue please navigate to Tools | Examinations | Manage Performance Indicators and update the QN’s you require are using this year. Run CKD in Tools | Examinations | Edit PI Data.
In the first instance, please check through route: Reports | Results |This will show all the ‘certification’ results for the pupil regardless of QCA subject codes or Award to Course Links. ANY RESULTS NOT VISIBLE IN THIS ROUTE INDICATE THAT RESULTS HAVE NOT BEEN IMPORTED. YOU MUST CHECK THIS ROUTE EVEN IF YOU BELIEVE THAT…
This error message when importing a Results file is symptomatic of a change made to the Candidate’s UCI. 1.Exams Officers are advised to investigate the original entry file in the Submission Log to ensure that the correct UCI has been sent to the Boards. (This will need to be done for all entry files for…
To import a result file, please follow this route; 1. Select Tools | Import Results & Enrolments from the Menu Bar to open the Import Results & Enrolments dialog. 2. Select the Results radio button to import results. 3. Click the Navigator button adjacent to the Filename field to open the Import Result Files dialog….
When attempting electronic import of information through Examinations Organiser the required files may not appear for selection. This probably means that the EDI software through which the files were downloaded has not placed them in the \EXAMIN directory defined in the Exams Module. Defining the EDI Directories Use route : Tools | School Setup |…
1. Check that current Season is correct for the Basedata selected. Check the user is ‘IN’ the correct Season. (At the bottom of Exams Organiser) 2. Check that the correct Basedata files for that Season are unzipped and in the EXAMIN directory. For example, if user is trying to import Basedata for June 2020, the…
Please note that the claims prep system in SIMS is no longer in use; please submit all claims for payment into iTrent. The employee is able to do this through self-service and you can then approve the claim once the system is available, or your administrators can input the claim on behalf of the employee…
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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…
All children with SEN should be reviewed on a regular basis to foster good working relationships with pupils and their parents. This should take place termly for all pupils, although pupils who have been issued with a Statement or Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) are required to have an annual review involving the LA….
Within Discover it is possible to view the Pupil/Student SEN information in a graphical format. To access the SEN graphs you will need to click on the SEN option at the top of the screen. This will then show you the SEN graphs that are available within Discover. To display the information within the graphs…
Within Discover it is possible to view the Pupil/Student percentage attendance in a graphical format. To access the Percentage Attendance graph you will need to click on the Attendance option and drag the Percentage Attendance Year To Date report onto the blank canvas. Once dragged onto the canvas the information will be displayed as a…
Within Discover it is possible to create something called a Dynamic Group. A Dynamic Group will look at a specific piece of information and will update the group with real time information. For example this would be particularly useful to monitor pupils within less than 95% attendance. To create a Dynamic Group you will need…
Below are the instructions to investigate any contacts identified on Check 99 of system diagnostics. Please note: Running database diagnostics Check99 again after taking remedial action will continue to highlight the records previously identified even though these items have been resolved. Possible Missing Address, telephone and email addresses Check in Focus > Person > Contacts for…
Due to the current CTF issues Capita have disabled all of their online services as a proactive precautionary step. This will affect: SIMS Parent & Parent Lite SIMS Activities SIMS Student SIMS Options SIMS Agora** To re-enable the services you will need to log on to your Online Services Admin Portal. This can be accessed…
The HCSS Web Companion has been redeployed to all Hosted schools following an update from HCSS. The companion is now running version 5.1.7 The first change is the name of the shortcut that appears under Launcher and FMS. Rather than the FPS Web Companion you should now have the FPS Budget Companion. If you do…
Non Hosted schools will need to re-download the HCSS Web Companion due to changes that HCSS have implemented. In order to download the companion you will need to log into the HCSS Web Portal and go to the School tab. From here you should be able to select “Download Web Companion” as shown in the…
Issue: When Parents/Carers are logged into Options Online they are unable to tick the approval box. Resolution: Within the Options Online plan definition you will need to make sure that the “School should approve student choices” tick box is completed. This will then make the Parent/Carer approval tick box live.
The UCI consists of 13 characters: Centre number (5) Board Identifier (1) The academic year of registration (2) Candidate serial number (4) Check character (1) Centre Number The number of the centre where the Candidate took their first unit. Candidates moving to different centres part way through their course will retain their original UCI. Board…
After creating your Domestic Season you will need to open the Basedata window via Focus > Basedata. Right-click the DOM board, and then select “Clone a Previous Series” from the menu displayed Highlight the series that you want to clone and then enter a code & title. The code will need to start with the month…
In order to reset your Anycomms password you will need to click on the ‘forgot password’ option on https://www.devontransfer.co.uk/Login.aspx This will allow you to reset your password and memorable word. If you are still unable to log in or require a new user to be setup please email educationsystems@devon.gov.uk
Following the introduction of HCSS Budgeting throughout Devon maintained schools it has been decided that a rolling FAQ for important information and known issues would be created. This will be updated as and when we get new information. 17/05/2016 – Staff members that have had a break of service are not showing to import via the P7…