[Progresso] 4Matrix - what data do you feed it?
We will consider 4Matrix in the near future. Any guidance on costs (I like to work on a per pupil basis) and any comments on what the process is getting the data from Progresso in to 4Matrix and how to...
View Article[SIMS] SIMS.net - Is there a stock report to interrogate data integrity ?
Hi all, We have changes to our personnel structure whereby maintaining SIMS.net pupil data is being split across multiple people over multiple shifts. Anticipation is staff mis-communicating data...
View ArticleSIMS "are you sure?" prompt when saving registers
Hi all, I've been asked to implement a message that says "Are you sure you want to save this?" with Yes/No/Cancel options when a member of staff saves a register. I've never really come across this...
View Article[Progresso] SSRS Reporting Grade Values
Hi, I'm sure this is probably the case but I wonder if a Progresso reporting user could confirm for me: can you store and report on grade values of assessment results, so that, for example, teachers...
View ArticleWhich SIMS Aspects to use?
Hi All, I'm new to this forum and have found it really useful already. I need to redesign all KS3 and KS4 marksheets in my school and I was wondering if I should use capita aspects or school created...
View Article[SIMS] Which user added data in lesson monitor
Is there a way to find out who added data in lesson monitor? I can get a History of changes report in lessonmonitor/module reports but that doesn't tell me who recorded the mark if it is the only one...
View Article[SIMS] Solus 3 Agent won't install or update when pushed from SIMS server
I've noticed at the Primary that Solus is refusing to deploy or update when pushing out via the SIMS server. This has been working fine until recently and was wondering if anyone else has been having...
View Article[SIMS] SIMS Performance
Hi, I have been looking into some SIMS Performance issues, i have tried a lot of obvious stuff but can't seem to get anywhere with it. it can take up to about 10 mins to log in and open a register....
View Article[SIMS] Documentation Gives 404 Error
Does anyone else get 404 Page Not Found when trying to access documentation in the SIMS homepage? Have we missed a patch or something to update the link on simspublications.com ?
View Article[SIMS] Cover Absense Grid
Hi all, My cover supervisor has said that apparently there is something in cover in SIMS called absense grid that will allow her to see teacher absenses in an easy to see grid. Does anyone know how to...
View Article[SIMS] SIMS AUTUMN 2017 UPDATE - 7.178.30
Hi All, SIMS AUTUMN 2017 UPDATE - 7.178.30 Just checking through and can't for the life of me find the thread with all the issues of this release... Normally there is one containing much wailing and...
View Article[SIMS] Help fixing SIMS issue
Hi I have come in this morning to the majority of my staff not able to open sims. They click the shortcut and the SIMS icon pops up in the system tray and disappears really quickly. No error messages...
View ArticleEmergency alert to email
We are looking to stream line our response to the Sims Emergency Alert button. Does anyone know if there is a way, or bit of software, to forward these message to email? Or perhaps a better way all...
View ArticleMIS Systems
I am looking at different MIS systems with the view to replacing SIMs in my school (secondary) The two that currently stand out are Integris and Bromcom. Are either of these products better than SIMs?...
View ArticleSIMS linked documents issue with Word
Hi, We have been advised by SIMS Support that to open our linked Word documents we now need to disable 'protected view for files originating from the internet' from within the Word trust center...
View Article[SIMS] Sims profile for entering achievements
Hi, Not sure if this is possible or not. We have relaunched our achievement system and want to allow a 6th form student to enter some data regarding clubs students attend. Does anyone know if there is...
View ArticleSharing lessons in Nova T
When I'm sharing lessons in Nova T between two teachers I can't get their time tables to show their lessons unless they are the lead teacher (and I don't want them both to be the lead teacher) What am...
View ArticleSIMS + Pupil E-Mails
Hi Folks. I don't think I am alone here but I am confused with SIMS Pupil Records and their fields. I understand that a parent will be linked to the pupil, and that parent may have an e-mail contact....
View Article[SIMS] Home Page Configuration
I am trying to allocate some SIMS home page panels to staff and struggling a bit. I have three members of staff, each with responsibility for a different keystage covering multiple year groups. How do...
View ArticleCould not create Implementation
Hi People, A member of staff has an issue whenever they try and sort out the options in SIMS - this specific member of staff does this every year without any hassle. I contacted Capita yesterday and...
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