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…
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…
The KS4 Autumn Checking Exercise is carried out by the DfE to ensure that the information held within the DfE is the same as what is held in the Schools MIS. This information relates to GCSE exam results received in the summer and any subsequent remarks, SEN, Pupil Premium, Dual Registration etc. Sometimes a student’s…
To support schools in completing the daily DfE Educational Settings form we have put together a SIMS report that brings together the key student data in a simple to read table. Running this report should reduce the time required to complete the Educational Settings form. Please follow the instructions in the setting up guide…
If you have recently migrated your pupil and staff data into a Sims database from another MIS system (e.g. RM Integris) and you do not have sufficient historical information in your Sims database to complete the census a template can be requested from the DfE to input the additional information. Please complete a DfE service…
We have had calls from schools that have been unable to access NCA Tools website via Internet Explorer in Scomis Hosted Applications, and as a locally hosted school. They receive either of the following two errors that are shown below. Testing performed by Scomis has revealed that the website actively blocks connection requests from…
If the school has changed the Dfe Number in Sims.net you will also need to request a new Secure Access Account (S2S,Collect & Teachernet). The old Dfe number and username/password will remain available for 6 months so that the school can still download files for that account. Please complete the form on the Secure Access…