Scomis Training Environment – Login Error

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,…

Trouble Accessing Training Environment

When using Microsoft Edge browser to access the Training and Support environment (https://train.scomis.org) we have seen the following behaviour: Browse to https://train.scomis.org Log in with user details, user is presented with the option for the Primary or Secondary Training Pools. User clicks on one of the pools to launch a session but the following message…

Domestic Exams

SIMS Examinations Organiser is used to administer public exams, such as GCSEs. The training booklet below explores how Examinations Organiser can also be used to administer domestic (internal/mock/PPE) examinations. This includes; create a domestic exams season identify candidates and issue exam numbers create appropriate basedata record ‘entries’ manage seating including clashes run reports clone a…

Access to the Scomis Training Environment

Scomis training courses are delivered using VMWare Horizon virtual desktops, accessed via an HTML web portal. To ensure that the training course goes as smoothly as possible, Scomis recommend that access to the training portal is checked and verified well in advance. The details of this portal are as follows: Webpage: https://train.scomis.org IP Address of…

How to add an Inset day to SIMS

Go to Focus > School > School Diary. Find the correct date and right click on this field and select ‘New Staff Training’. Enter ‘Staff Training Day’ as the category and ensure the Session options are correct. If necessary enter a description. Click OK and this will have been added to the Diary. Students will automatically…

How to upgrade SIMS without Solus 3

The following notes will take you through the process of upgrading SIMS and FMS without using Solus 3. This is useful for upgrading SIMS on the cube, upgrading our training suite to a beta release, and upgrading the social media laptop. Step 1 – Downloading the latest update Current the latest releases are posted on…

How can I run a Staff Training Report?

This can be done one of 2 ways either by Staff or by Training Course By Staff Select Reports | Personnel | Staff Training Enter a Start Date & End Date. In the Selected Staffs panel click the New button and search for and staff you would like to report on Click the Open button….

How do I add a Staff Training Course & Training Absence in SIMS.net.

A Training course can be added via Tools | Staff | Training. Click ‘new’ to add a new training course. Enter the details in Panel 1 &  2 Staff  attending the course can be added in panel 3. The absence recorded in Panel 2 3, will be reflected for any  member of staff linked to…

The course I want to go on is not running in my area.

If there is a training course you wish to go on but its not running in your area please contact the Scomis Service Desk via telephone on 01392 385300 or email scomis@devon.gov.uk. We will compile a list of interest and if the demand is sufficient we will set up a training course at a suitable venue.   Reviewed…

How can I book onto a classroom training course?

To book on a training course you can either, contact the Scomis Service Desk via telephone on 01392 385300 or email scomis@devon.gov.uk. All course booking acknowledgements are sent via email to the school administration email address.   Reviewed: 28/07/2020 – AT