SIMS SEN User

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This course enables you to familiarise yourself with the SEN module in SIMS, reflecting the SEND/SEN Code of Practice / ALN Code for Wales, and use it effectively and efficiently in school.

Course Objectives:

This course provides a detailed overview of the SIMS software for managing the SEND process in school in accordance with the SEND Code of Practice / ALN Code for Wales and is of benefit to SENDCo / ALNCo, Teaching Assistants and administrative staff who support the SENDCo / ALNCo.

By the end of this course you will be able to:

•  navigate through SIMS
•  manage and record details of reviews, events, and provisions
•  manage students with additional education needs
•  produce the SEN reports provided in SIMS
•  edit lookup tables
•  add linked adults, agents, and agencies
•  send, receive, and view messages relating to SEN pupils
•  configure your SIMS Home Page to help monitor SEN processes

Course Requirements:

An understanding of the local and national frameworks that apply to your school, and your school’s policy would be useful. If your role is the nominated SEND / SEN / ALN coordinator for your school you must ensure you understand these requirements which SIMS is intended to support.

 Who is it for?  

School Administrators

 Age Phase  

All