If you are starting to work on your 2019/2020 timetable don't forget to re-visit Tools / Update Levels to make sure it's as accurate as possible.  This will ensure that Course Manager in Sims has the correct courses.
 
Can't find the level you are looking for?  You can update the levels in Nova T6 by refreshing the data – our faq will guide you through the process

Following an invitation to take part in the 2019/20 Parliamentary Review as an exemplar of best practice in the Education Service industry, Debbie Foweraker (Head of Scomis Group) was proud to represent Scomis and our customers at a recent reception to launch this year's Review in Westminster. 

Every year The Parliamentary Review's March launch brings together the most creative and inspiring voices across business, industry, education and the public sector to share insight, encourage best practice and help organisations confront the challenges of an ever-changing political landscape. Co-chaired by Lord Blunkett and Lord Pickles, The Review features commentary from senior politicians including the prime minister.
 
We are delighted that our passion for delivering customer service excellence has been recognised on this national platform as summarised below by Thomas Wilson, Political Editor, The Parliamentary Review:
 
"Scomis occupies a unique position in the mixed economy. Although performing a public function by providing ICT services to the education and local government sectors, they also operate under the governance of Devon County Council.  In doing this, they have distinguished themselves and their model through commercial excellence and innovation.  The most important reason for their success, is that they put the customer at the heart of everything they do and are passionate about delivering customers service excellence and continual service improvement."
 
The full article about Scomis can be found here

Scolearn's first online dIgital training course will be available half price for £49 (usually £99) from 23rd April to the end of September. Please contact us to find out more

SIMS Assessment provides flexibility with assessment and reporting in a way that supports your school and the way you work.
With SIMS you can be sure that each pupil's progress is tracked and recorded, helping to raise attainment right across your school. Teachers can record and monitor the progress of pupils throughout their learning journey. For more information please see our assessment flyer here.

We will also be running a series of webinars on this topic, please contact your account manager for more information.

Top Tips for schools facing 'Online Safety Challenges and Crazes'.

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Free advice resources from Childnet.

Click here for our most recent online safety article.

Important information required for all users of HCSS Budgeting in preparation for the upgrade to the Access Workspace which will happen by the end of 2019. All schools will be contacted prior to conversion and given access to a training webinar at that time. Please see the link here for more information.

Our Hosted Application Service removes the burden of managing SIMS onsite with school-based servers, so you don't need to worry about SIMS upgrades, patches, backups or keeping associated software up to date. We take care of that for you remotely with no disruption to your school day. 
 
The major technology refresh that Scomis has undertaken across the Hosted platform is now well under way with approximately 30% of users accessing their data via the updated platform. To find out how to access the updated platform please click here

From January 2020, Microsoft will no longer offer technical and security support for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. If you have devices in your school that are currently running Windows 7, Scomis are able to provide advice on licensing requirements and provide technical services in assisting you with upgrading your devices to Windows 10 or a current supported platform
 
For more information please contact your Scomis account manager.

Three of the Scomis team are retiring in June - Wendy Rakestrow and Vicky Leavy from the Service Desk, and Frank Prowse from the Customer Relationships and Business Development team. We'd like to thank all of them for their years of service to Scomis, and to our customers and wish them all the very best for the future. We know that they will have had the pleasure of working with many of you over the years - if you would like to send a message before they leave, then please send an email to scomis@devon.gov.uk and we will make sure your message gets passed to them.