Downloading CTF in edge

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…

School Census – Migrating MIS data to Sims

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…

CTF version is incorrect / out of date

This is likely due to the CTF being sent on an earlier version of SIMS than it is received or vice versa. Workaround: You will need to manually edit the CTF version in the XML file. To do this, use the file manager shortcut to find the CTF (usually under SIMS/STAR/CTFin) and right click on the XML…

School has changed the Dfe Number, do we need a new Secure Access account?

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…