For the Internal Title must be unique issue, firstly take note of the title that it is given in the import/refresh basedata routine. Once you have the name, go to Tools | School Setup | Exam Award. This will give you a list of all Awards that have been imported in the past. Search for…
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….
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…
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…
Our connector is in the process of being updated to enable new features such as smart sizing and the ability to connect back to a 2003 server to enable legacy applications as we migrate everyone over to 2008…
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…
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:…
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…
A list of currently supported software versions correct at time of release.
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…
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…
All the applications required to run SIMS and FMS are installed on the Hosted Application Service…
The Summer 2023 SIMS Upgrade (V7.212) & FMS (V6.212) is planned to be rolled out on the evening of : Friday 4th of August (Scomis Hosted users please log off by 5pm) Please note the date for the upgrade has changed to the above date. Due to the release of the SIMS Consolidated Workstation…
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…
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 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…
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…
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 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
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…
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…
Supported Hosted Applications Supported applications on the Hosted Applications service can include, where appropriate: SIMS.net FMS Discover Nova-T6 Launcher Monitor Petty Cash Authorisation Prepare Authorised Payments Reformat for FMS Claim Preparation Claim Transfer Creditor Debtor End of Year ConDocs Contract Printing Finance File Manager Trial Balance Comparison A2C Migration Application Supported, although users may be…
Admissions+ by Applicaa can now be accessed as an application within the Scomis platform for Hosted Schools. Please send a request to Scomis asking for Admissions+ to be setup. Scomis will require the Hosted Applications username, who will use the application in the request. Once the application has been assigned to the user, they can…
If you wish to download a copy on any previous census files you can follow these steps below. You need to go to Tools>Statutory Returns Tools>Retrieve Authorised Census Return Files: You then need to click on the Census you want, which will highlight the return you want to retrieve: Next you will need to…
To download a CTF file from the DfE website in the new edge please follow the below procedures: When you choose to download your CTF from School to School you will get the follow message appear – click OK You will then see the following message appear – you will want to say KEEP You…
Reconciliation items for income may be received into FMS Automatic Reconciliation on a ledger code that you do not wish to use. If this is the case do not process the reconciliation item as normal, instead carry out a central payment into FMS to record the income against the correct ledger code as follows: …
When a report outputs to Microsoft Edge HTML, the formatting of the gridlines for “Registration Reports” does not display as expected. This is because the report has been designed originally in Internet explorer by SIMS. Solution: Run the report as normal, click the 3 dots top right corner of the report and click “Reload into…
The Scomis Hosted platform now utilises Microsoft Edge as its Internet Browser. Previously, in Internet Explorer 11, there was a “Print ” button showing in the toolbar at the top of the page. Due to the way that Edge works, this is no longer possible. To bring up the Print Preview and dialogue window, simply…
ESS have confirmed that this is expected functionality, Whilst Intouch is capable of sending messages not every template is suitable for SMS messaging. Unfortunately, SMS messaging does not support the same level of formatting that emails do. We often see examples of formatting and hyperlinks that do not carry over to an SMS message from…
Empl hours = the total hours the staff member is contracted for Load hours = the actual teaching hours they teach (this does not include PPA etc) Eg, if you have a 25 period timetable and the staff member is full time, employed is 25. If they are 0.6 then its 15 (25 x 0.6)…