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Hello


So in our last newsletter we launched ScoStore and we're delighted to say we're already receiving orders - and well in advance of the December/January ICT purchasing peak! Please take a look and let us know what you think? We're open to hearing your feedback!


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What is ScoStore?


ScoStore is an easy-to-use website that helps every education establishment to purchase best value technology. 



Go to ScoStore


We've published several ICT purchasing-related articles since the beginning of October. You can find them all on our website.


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Top five most-read 


Here are the top five most-read. Maybe you'll find one of these short articles useful as you consider ICT purchasing options?


1. Empowering schools to reduce their carbon footprint
2. Discover how trusts approach ICT purchasing
3. Procurement best practice?
4. Link your procurement strategy with ICT planning
5. What 'best value' really means for establishments like yours

School Workforce Census 2023



The School Workforce Census date was 2nd November and you will need to have returned your census to the DfE by the 1st December. (If you are a maintained school please consult your LA as they may require it sooner.)


For more information, read our FAQ which contains links to relevant documentation and information on the latest filesets, patches and errors.

Autumn 2023 Upgrade to SIMS (v7.214) and FMS (v6.214)


Are you ready for the Autumn Upgrade to SIMS and FMS on Friday 10th November?


For all the latest information please see our FAQ.

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Here's a Microsoft Outlook tip for you. If you're looking for feedback, to agree dates for a meeting or to find out information from others then using Polls in Outlook can help you gather information in one place. To create one:

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NEWSFLASH! Spring Term training schedule just announced


We've finalised our Spring term training schedule. Our training courses are increasing in popularity, so we recommend you book sooner rather than later. Follow the links for each course below.


January 2024

9th January 2024 - Producing the School Census for Secondary Schools in SIMS

9th January 2024 - Examinations Organiser: 1) Setting up Examinations Organiser

10th January 2024 - Cover in SIMS

11th January 2024 - Producing the School Census for Primary Schools in SIMS

16th January 2024 - Introduction to SIMS for new members of staff – Primary

17th January 2024 - Introduction to SIMS for new members of staff - Secondary

23rd January 2024 - Examinations Organiser: 2) Basedata Entry Submission

24th January 2024 - NOVA T6 for New Users – DAY 1

25th January 2024 - NOVA T6 for New Users – DAY 2


February 2024

5th February 2024 - Microsoft Excel – Formulas and Functions (A)

6th February 2024 - SEND in SIMS for New Users

7th February 2024 - Attendance in SIMS (Session 1)

8th February 2024 - Course Manager in SIMS

8th February 2024 - Course Manager and Post 16 Learning Aims

20th February 2024 - New User in SIMS (Session 1)

21st February 2024 - Attendance in SIMS (Session 2)

23rd February 2024 - NOVA T6 for New Users – DAY 3

26th February 2024 - Microsoft Excel – More Formulas and Functions (B)

27th February 2024 - New User in SIMS (Session 2)


March 2024

4th March 2024 - Microsoft Excel – Logical and Look-up Functions (C)

5th March 2024 - Examinations Organiser: 3) Seating, Reports and Timetables

6th March 2024 - Personnel for New Users in SIMS

7th March 2024 - Standard Reporting in SIMS (Session 1)

11th March 2024 - Microsoft Excel – Data Sets and Tables

12th March 2024 - Domestic Exams in SIMS

12th March 2024 - Admissions in SIMS

14th March 2024 - Reporting from Personnel in SIMS

18th March 2024 - Microsoft Excel – Charts

19th March 2024 - NOVA T6 for New Users – DAY 4

21st March 2024 - Standard Reporting in SIMS (Session 2)

25th March 2024 - Microsoft Excel – Pivot Tables


April 2024

17th April 2024 - New User in SIMS (Session 1)

18th April 2024 - Attendance in SIMS (Session 1)

25th April 2024 - Attendance in SIMS (Session 2)

30th April 2024 - New User in SIMS (Session 2)



Hey Vanessa!

How should I record attendance in SIMS or Arbor for unplanned school closure such as the recent storm?


I'm glad you asked! You can read our SIMS FAQ or this Arbor article for all the guidance you need for managing unplanned closures.

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