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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!

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.

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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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)