SIMS.net Training Brochure April to December 2015 PLATINUM ICT SIMS TEAM 020 8583 4161 1
2
Welcome to the Platinum ICT SIMS training brochure, for the Summer and Autumn Terms in 2015. The following pages provide course objectives, pre-requisites and outlines of courses listed in the training calendar 2015. Platinum ICT specialise in IT Solutions, servicing schools in the London Borough of Hounslow, with over 10 years experience within education. Having supported SIMS, the Platinum ICT Team possesses an in depth insight into the support and training needs of schools. As course dates and times are being published in advance, there may be alterations to scheduled courses. Any changes will be communicated to delegates as soon as possible. All Training Courses will be held at the, Hounslow, TW3 4DN To book for these courses please e-mail: gurpreet.gabrie@hounslow.gov.uk. (Tel: 020 8583 4161) 3
Training Calendar 2015 Course Title Date Time Introduction to SIMS.net for New Users 13 th May 2015 16:00 Free included SIMS Core Service Managing Key Stage Returns in SIMS.net For SIMS Users 3 rd June 2015 13:00 80 per delegate SIMS Supported Schools 95 per delegate Schools Not Supported Managing Key Stage Returns in SIMS.net for Schools using Target Tracker/Pupil Asset 3 rd June 2015 14:00 to 16:30 80 per delegate SIMS Supported Schools 95 per delegate Schools Not Supported Preparing for End of Year and Pre- Admissions in SIMS.net 10 th June 2015 16:00 160 per delegate SIMS Supported Schools 195 per delegate Schools Not Supported SIMS.net Reporting - Beginners 17 th June 2015 13:00 80 per delegate SIMS Supported Schools 95 per delegate Schools Not Supported SIMS.net Reporting Further Reporting 17 th June 2015 14:00 to 16:30 80 per delegate SIMS Supported Schools 95 per delegate Schools Not Supported Introduction to SIMS.net for New Users 16 th September 2015 16:00 Free included SIMS Core Service Managing Intervention and Pupil Premium Funding (Not SIMS specific) 23 rd September 2015 13:30 Free workshop for SEN/Inclusion Coordinators All Welcome Making effective use of Personnel 7 in SIMS.net 7 th October 2015 16:00 160 per delegate SIMS Supported Schools 195 per delegate Schools Not Supported Preparing for Ofsted Workshop How to Present Data (Not SIMS Specific) 14 th October 2015 13:30 Free workshop for Senior Leadership Team All Welcome 4
Course Title Date Time Staff Reporting in SIMS.net 14 th October 2015 14:00 to 16:30 80 per delegate SIMS Supported Schools 95 per delegate Schools Not Supported SIMS.net Reporting - Beginners 18 th November 2015 13:00 80 per delegate SIMS Supported Schools 95 per delegate Schools Not Supported SIMS.net Reporting Further Reporting 18 th November 2015 14:00 to 16:30 80 per delegate SIMS Supported Schools 95 per delegate Schools Not Supported Managing Clubs in SIMS.net 25 th November 2015 13:00 80 per delegate SIMS Supported Schools 95 per delegate Schools Not Supported SIMS.net Reporting Mail Merge 25 th November 2015 14:00 to 16:30 80 per delegate SIMS Supported Schools 95 per delegate Schools Not Supported Platinum ICT Supported Schools of Training Schools without Platinum ICT Support Contract Half-day Training Course 80 95 Full day Training Course 160 195 Workshops/Guidance Free Free for Hounslow LA Schools 5
Training Course Content Introduction to SIMS.net for New Users... 7 Managing Key Stage Returns in SIMS.net For SIMS Users... 8 Managing Key Stage Returns in SIMS.net For Schools using Target Tracker/Pupil Asset... 9 Preparing for End of Year and Pre-Admissions in SIMS.net... 10 SIMS.net Reporting Beginners... 11 SIMS.net Reporting Further Reporting... 12 Managing Intervention and Pupil Premium Funding - Workshop... 13 Making Effective use of Personnel 7 in SIMS.net... 14 Preparing for Ofsted Workshop... 15 Staff Reporting in SIMS.net... 16 Managing Clubs in SIMS.net... 17 SIMS.net Reporting Mail Merge... 18 6
Introduction to SIMS.net for New Users New users of SIMS.net and have the responsibility for maintaining core pupil data. This is also a great refresher course for existing users of SIMS.net. To be able to search for, edit and maintain existing pupil information To be able to use links to other data areas, i.e. Attendance, Assessment etc. To be able to run, edit & Create basic reports Understanding where data for Statutory Data Collections are located in SIMS.net Matching processes in the School Calendar to SIMS.net Adding/Updating pupil information Adding/Updating contact information Using the Links panel to view other data areas, i.e., SEN, Attendance, Assessment Adding/Updating SEN information Creating and dealing with CTF Running & editing existing reports Attendance reports 1 Day Free of charge for supported schools 7
Managing Key Stage Returns in SIMS.net For SIMS Users Staff who have the responsibility for producing the returns for Early Years Foundation stage, Key Stage One, Key Stage Two and Phonics To be able to import the key stage wizards To be able to produce reports on School s Performance To be able to produce summary reports for parents To be able upload data on the Secure Site Importing the different key stage wizards Running the wizards Entering and amending data Calculation of the whole school data Report production Data exporting ½ Day 80 for SIMS Supported Schools 8
Managing Key Stage Returns in SIMS.net For Schools using Target Tracker/Pupil Asset Staff who have the responsibility for producing the returns for Early Years Foundation stage, Key Stage One, Key Stage Two and Phonics To be able to import the key stage wizards To be able to import assessment data from Target Tracker/Pupil Asset To be able to produce reports on School s Performance To be able to produce summary reports for parents To be able upload data on the Secure Site Importing the different key stage wizards Running the wizards Entering and amending data Calculation of the whole school data Report production Data exporting ½ Day 80 for SIMS Supported Schools 9
Preparing for End of Year and Pre-Admissions in SIMS.net Staff who have the responsibility for the administration of pupils records and the promotion of the school to the next academic year. Create a new academic year and promote the school into the new academic year Record leavers Create admission groups and assign new pupils to the groups Before the end of the current Academic Year Creating the new academic year Amending/updating the pastoral structure Setting up and entering pre-admission data Entering leavers details for the school s oldest group Setting up next year s classes i.e. registration groups for teachers and pupils Promoting the school into the new academic year (moving pupils data up) Printing class lists for next Academic Year. At the start of the new Academic Year Deleting non arrivals and admitting pre-admission group Managing new/casual admissions Managing unexpected leavers Housekeeping and other tasks Knowledge required Working knowledge of SIMS core would be beneficial 1 Day 160 for SIMS Supported Schools 10
SIMS.net Reporting Beginners Users wishing to produce Basic Reports from SIMS.net and for those responsible for adding and maintaining data in the database Be able to extract useful information from Pupil database in a variety formats Be able to edit existing reports Be able to create new reports in a variety of output format This course is ideal for new users and users that have not had any formal reporting training. This course consists of: Managing Reports Running reports Creating new reports Knowledge required Working knowledge of SIMS core would be beneficial and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office packages e.g. Word, Excel ½ Day 80 for SIMS Supported Schools 11
SIMS.net Reporting Further Reporting Users wishing to further expand their knowledge of reports in SIMS.net Be able to extract useful information from Pupil database in a variety formats Be able to edit existing reports Be able to create reports from new and use different output format This course is ideal for new users and users that have not had any formal reporting training. This course consists of: Working with filters Producing complicated lists Understanding sub reports Using different outputs How to format SIMS reports in Excel Knowledge required Knowledge of SIMS.net and reporting. It is recommended that SIMS.net Beginner s course is completed before attending this course. Delegates must have a reasonable level of competency in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel ½ Day 80 for SIMS Supported Schools 12
Managing Intervention and Pupil Premium Funding - Workshop This course is suitable for SEND Co-ordinators or staff responsible for analysing the impact of Intervention and preparing pupil premium reporting, Workshop Outline Examples of presenting analysis for pupil premium in terms of how funding allocations and the impact on achievement A look at managing interventions within the new assessment framework Preparing an individual cost provision map when making an application for top-up funding. Demonstration of a tool for provision mapping, including intervention timetables and impact analysis report. Knowledge required An understanding of the SEN code of Practice and how it is managed in school would be useful. ½ Day Free of charge for Supported schools & Non Supported Schools 13
Making Effective use of Personnel 7 in SIMS.net Staff in school with responsibility for updating and maintaining personal, professional and contractual information for school staff. Be able to view/ add/edit Staff details in Personnel 7 Identify key SWC fields Maintain Staff Training & Absence Create and maintain Service Terms This course is designed to assist staff in maintaining their school s Personnel information within SIMS.net Adding Staff contract information Adding Staff absences/training details Dealing with new appointments and leavers Dealing with promotions and other data adjustments Managing Pay structures and Service Terms Knowledge required A sound working knowledge of SIMS.net. 1 Day 160 for SIMS Supported Schools 14
Preparing for Ofsted Workshop Senior Leadership staff with responsibility over the provision of data to Ofsted. Workshop Outline What data you should include/exclude in your school data pack for inspectors: o Assessment and Progress o Safeguarding o School Contextual Report How to summarise your Raise Online Data How to demonstrate progress for Statemented pupils Knowledge required None ½ Day Free of charge for Supported schools & Non Supported Schools 15
Staff Reporting in SIMS.net Users of SIMS Personnel 7 wishing to extract data in the form of reports. Run and preview existing staff reports Design and create new staff reports Manage Staff reports This course is designed to help staff produce reports based on Staff in Personnel 7 in SIMS.net Running and previewing existing reports Designing and editing reports including word lists, mail merge letters and labels Importing reports from the LA Managing Single Central Record, Staff Absence and Employment Contract Reports Knowledge required A sound working knowledge of SIMS.net and Personnel 7 ½ Day 80 for SIMS Supported Schools 16
Managing Clubs in SIMS.net Staff in school with responsibility for updating and maintaining data on before school, lunchtime and after school clubs for pupils Be able to create different clubs Record and Maintain pupils club attendance Create reports on pupils club attendance by different groups This course is designed to assist staff in maintaining their school s School Clubs information within SIMS.net Creating morning, lunchtime and afternoon clubs Adding pupils to clubs Taking attendance for each club Creating reports on pupils attending school clubs Knowledge required A sound working knowledge of SIMS.net and running reports is an advantage ½ Day 80 for SIMS Supported Schools 17
SIMS.net Reporting Mail Merge Staff in school with responsibility for updating and maintaining pupil and staff information Creating reports to produce mail merged documents and labels This course is designed to assist staff in maintaining their school s Personnel information within SIMS.net Produce list of information Produce mail merged address labels Produce mail merged letters Produce Certificates Attendance Letters Knowledge required A sound working knowledge of SIMS.net and Microsoft Word and Excel ½ Day 80 for SIMS Supported Schools 18