Deploying an Upgrade to SIMS, FMS and Discover Using SOLUS3
To help customers upgrade SIMS, FMS and Discover using SOLUS 3.
Deleting Pupil/Student Data in Bulk
To assist schools in being GDPR compliant, it is now possible for a school to bulk delete pupil/student data in line with the school’s own data retention policies.
Arbor New School Year Setup Guide for Primaries
New school year set up preparation checklist.
Academies Exporting Data from Collect to LA
Guidance notes on uploading and submitting the census return to the DfE.
Data Breaches
There are a number of steps a school can take to help prevent data breaches. No one solution exists to stop all data breaches for good; instead, it’s important to take a variety of actions and consistently evaluate and update any cybersecurity measures taken, as well as maintaining up-to-date training for both pupils and staff.
Get ready for the BT switch-off
With the BT switch-off just around the corner, now is the time to make the transition to an IP service and ensure your school stays connected.
SIMS Primary Statutory Key Stage Analysis
A review of the primary statutory key stage analysis delving into assessment.
Data Implications of the Education Recovery Plan
On 2 June 2021, the Department for Education announced the next step in the government’s plans to support children and young people make up lost education as a result of the pandemic.
Autumn School Census 2021
As we approach October it can mean only one thing..the Autumn School census! The Autumn Census will take place on Thursday 7th October 2021. All schools should be on the latest version of SIMS 7.20 and will have applied the Workstation Patch 1.
School Spring Census 2022
This is a reminder to all schools; census day is on Thursday 20th January.
