Course overview
This half day course explores academic arrangements for the school year, including the assignment of students to classes and producing student timetables. This academic course complements the pastoral course. Before the new school year commences, both the academic and pastoral process must be completed in SIMS
Who is it for?
Staff, for example Data Managers, Administrative Assistants, Pastoral Managers, with responsibility for preparing SIMS for the new academic year who have a basic knowledge of SIMS. An understanding of the school curriculum structures and policy would be helpful
Benefits of attending
To gain an overview and understanding of the academic requirements of the new school year, including assigning students to classes
What you will learn
• setting the academic year
• defining the academic promotion rules
• allocating students to bands and classes
• printing timetables and class lists
• housekeeping routines
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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 Dave Cattlin, your course trainer
With over twenty years of experience in training and supporting MIS in schools, I'm currently working alongside Capita staff at all levels in the development of solutions and ways of working.
But without doubt, the best part of my job is helping schools to save time and money and to focus on what really matters - the kids.