If there is an issue with the teachers timetables not showing in Office 365 via SIMS ID, then the account details need to be given to Capita for the cache to be cleared on the account. This will then re-sync the timetable via SIMS ID to the teachers Office 365 Outlook calendar.
This is not currently supported, but Capita are actively developing a system that allows SIMS Pay/ SIMS Parent to create new SIMS ID accounts for themselves at the point where they are accepting their invites. For the time being, parents can use one of the third party account providers. The following alternative may be of…
SIMS ID enables a single login point for multiple pieces of software. It works by synchronising key user data between SIMS and SIMS ID, enabling a Single Sign On (SSO) experience for pupil/students, staff and parents. Accounts, groups and timetable data are synchronised between SIMS and SIMS ID, with both administrators and users accessing SIMS…
Navigate to https://id.sims.co.uk Fill in your user name and password and click Login. If your credentials are correct you will be logged in. If not you will be able to try again. Too many failed attempts may result in your account being locked. A Site Administrator can reset your account. If you realize that you…
You can only change your own password if your site has been configured to allow this. To reset your password click on the “Hello your name” (top right of screen) and choose ‘Change Password’. As you type the new password hints are given to help you comply with the SIMS ID password complexity policy….
Setting your security questions and answers On the first login to SIMS ID you will be asked to add three security answers. This will allow you to reset your password if it’s ever forgotten. Some things to note: * All questions must be answered. Answers must have 4 or more characters. Answers are not case…
What to do if you forget your password: If you forget your password, you can click on the ‘Forgotten password’ link from https://id.sims.co.uk(https://id.sims.co.uk/). If you forget your username, please contact your SIMS ID Site Administrator. When resetting your password you will be asked to provide your username and asked to answer one of your…
This information is intended for use by the SIMS ID Administrator and the IT contact in the school and it provides step-by-step instructions for the installation of the SIMS ID service. This document explains how to install an automated link between your SIMS database and SIMS ID so that user and timetable data can be synchronised….
Current use of Sims ID:- SIMS Next Generation SIMS Parent Lite & SIMS Parent SIMS Activities (part of SIMS Parent Full) SIMS Agora (online payments) SIMS Options
The Web address to sign in with Sims ID is: https://id.sims.co.uk
Sims ID – On-boarding If you are looking to use SIMS ID or SIMS ID-AD you will need to contact the Capita Software Sales team and request a SIMS ID or SIMS-AD subscription. Their telephone number is 01234 832100. The SIMS ID process starts with an agreement to cover the terms of use. This allows Capita to then give the school…
What are the benefits of auto-provisioning through Sims ID? Schools start using SIMS ID for a variety of reasons. Some use SIMS ID to manage their Active Directories and Office 365 provisioning. Others start with SIMS ID only providing access for parents using Parent App. or students using SIMS Options. Schools that start using SIMS…