Course overview
Understand how to set up, customise and implement Cover to manage all aspects of classroom staff and room unavailability. Explore the dynamic links of the module to other areas of SIMS. Review the classroom staff absence and cover statistics. Analyse the impact of absent classroom staff on students.
Who is it for?
Staff involved in the cover process. Knowledge of your school’s cover policy would be useful.
Benefits of attending
Learn how to manage classroom staff absence using SIMS Cover.
What you will learn
• global settings available to customise the module
• links with records in SIMS Personnel
• declare teaching staff absence and arranging cover
• manage supply staff cover
• manage room closures and re-rooming
• publish cover arrangements
• produce cover statistics and student impact summaries.
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Documentation
On enrolment we will provide you with a copy of the official Capita training manual for your course. Note that documentation is provided under license and subject to the terms and conditions detailed in the materials. Where appropriate you will also be provided with sample reports and other resources which you are free to use in your own school
Certificate of Completion
On completion you will be provided with OSMIS certification against the course you have taken
Payment
Credit/debit card payments are accepted by this site and provide immediate access to course content. If you would like to pay against an invoice, please email [email protected] with a purchase order and we’ll provide you with an access code and invoice
Money Back Guarantee
We’re pleased to offer a 30 day no-quibble guarantee if you don't find any course useful. Please mail [email protected] and request a refund
Anything Else?
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Meet Jef Barton, your course trainer
I am a former Data Manager and Timetabler with 14 years’ experience of delivering data management, analysis and timetable construction for a large Secondary School. I managed the implementation of SIMS, developed the use of all areas and was responsible for training the staff.
The expertise I gained in this role led me to pursue my career goal of providing specialised timetable consultancy and SIMS training services to schools.
I’ve always had a passion for accurate data and enabling others to develop to achieve their full potential.