Adding Qualification no longer in the QWS QAN Catalogue

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…

Examination Bulletin 2024

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…

Managing BTEC’s

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…

How to Import Exam Results in Examinations Organiser

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….

Troubleshooting KS4 Performance Indicator Reports

Click below for the sample report output. This is only a guide and will likely not be representative of a school’s true data.   KS4 Cohort Information Number of Students at end of KS4 Candidates are identified as being at the end of Key Stage 4 if they were on roll at the school and…

Why does the skeleton timetable say TBA

The timetabling of the exam is done by the boards so should be included in the basedata. To find what the board has entered drill down in Focus>Basedata to the lowest level on the exam in question, right click and choose Properties If it is marked as ‘not timetabled’ the report will show TBA. Any queries should…

How do I split Basedata to separate Certification elements into separate awards?

We have received many calls to the helpdesk regarding linking awards to courses in SIMS, where the Basedata Award imported into Examinations may contain more than one certification element. This can cause problems within Course Manager due to the fact you can only link one award to one course, so results for both certifications will…