Northern SIMSTraining Schedule

Spring term 2018

Gain the expertise you need to drive improved teaching and learning by ensuring you’re getting the most out of your data. You’ll also have access to bespoke tools that provide deeper insight into pupil attainment and progress, as well as enabling you to effectively evidence improvement to parents, governors and Ofsted. Find out more at www.capita-sims.co.uk/SIP.

Harness your data to drive improved teaching and learningwith SIMS School Improvement Programme

Join our school improvement webinars

Evidencing the impact of your school improvement strategies with SIMS.

View the programme at www.capita-sims.co.uk/SIPWebinars

“Our consultant has been so supportive and

is always happy to answer our numerous questions.”

Mandy Turner, Deputy Head, Plumberow Primary Academy

Joint courses for all schools and academies

Courses for primary schools and academies

Course code Course title Location Time DateATTEND-1-05 Attendance Oldham 09.30-15.30 8 March

ATTEND-1-05 Attendance Penrith 09.30-15.30 31 January

ATTEND-1-05 Attendance Wakefield 09.30-15.30 6 February

EXREP-1-05 Extended Reporting Oldham 09.30-15.30 14 March

EXREP-1-05 Extended Reporting Wakefield 09.30-15.30 7 March

FMSDT-1-05 FMS Daily Tasks Lymm 09.30-15.30 30 January

FMSDT-1-05 FMS Daily Tasks Oldham 09.30-15.30 6 February

FMSDT-1-05 FMS Daily Tasks Wakefield 09.30-15.30 31 January

FMSEOYCFR-1-05 FMS End of Year with CFR Reporting Oldham 09.30-15.30 15 March

FMSEOYCFR-1-05 FMS End of Year with CFR Reporting Penrith 09.30-15.30 5 March

FMSEOYCFR-1-05 FMS End of Year with CFR Reporting Wakefield 09.30-15.30 14 March

FMSFM-1-05 FMS Financial Management Oldham 09.30-15.30 13 March

FMSFM-1-05 FMS Financial Management Wakefield 09.30-15.30 1 March

PLF-1-05 Personnel and Links to FMS Lymm 09.30-15.30 28 February

PU-1-05 Personnel User Oldham 09.30-15.30 23 February

SDSA-1-05 SIMS Discover Standard Analysis Oldham 09.30-15.30 22 February

SDSA-1-05 SIMS Discover Standard Analysis Wakefield 09.30-15.30 12 March

SI-1-05 SIMS Interventions Oldham 09.30-15.30 9 March

SI-1-05 SIMS Interventions Penrith 09.30-15.30 27 February

SI-1-05 SIMS Interventions Wakefield 09.30-15.30 5 March

SSU-1-05 SIMS SEN User Oldham 09.30-15.30 5 February

SP-1-05 Staff Performance Oldham 09.30-15.30 21 February

SREP-1-05 Standard Reporting Wakefield 09.30-15.30 5 February

Course code Course title Location Time DatePSPC-1-05 Programmes of Study for the Primary Curriculum Oldham 09.30-15.30 9 February

PSPC-1-05 Programmes of Study for the Primary Curriculum Penrith 09.30-15.30 8 February

SCEN-05-05P School Census - Primary Oldham 09.30-12.00 12 January

SCEN-05-05P School Census - Primary Penrith 09.30-12.00 10 January

SOU-1-05P SIMS Office User - Primary Lymm 09.30-15.30 23 January

SOU-1-05P SIMS Office User - Primary Oldham 09.30-15.30 26 January

SOU-1-05P SIMS Office User - Primary Penrith 09.30-15.30 18 January

SOU-1-05P SIMS Office User - Primary Wakefield 09.30-15.30 30 January

Upcoming scheduled training courses

Courses for secondary schools and academies

Course code Course title Location Time DateAM-1-05 Academic Management Wakefield 09.30-15.30 28 February

AM-1-05 Academic Management Wakefield 09.30-15.30 8 March

AREA-2-05 Advanced Reporting with Excel Analysis Oldham 09.30-15.30 19-20 February

AAD-2-05S Analysing Assessment Data - Secondary Wakefield 09.30-15.30 26-27 February

AKS4S-1-05 Assessment at Key Stage 4 and SIMS Oldham 09.30-15.30 28 February

AES-2-05S Assessment Essential Skills - Secondary Oldham 09.30-15.30 7-8 February

COV-1-05 Cover Oldham 09.30-15.30 5 March

COV-1-05 Cover Wakefield 09.30-15.30 2 March

CMNT-4-05 Curriculum Management Using Nova-T Lymm 09.30-15.3025-26 January & 8-9 February

CMNT-4-05 Curriculum Management Using Nova-T Oldham 09.30-15.306-7 March & 20-21 March

CMNT-4-05 Curriculum Management Using Nova-T Penrith 09.30-15.3023-24 January & 6-7 February

CMNT-4-05 Curriculum Management Using Nova-T Wakefield 09.30-15.308-9 February & 22-23 February

DOMEX-05-05 Domestic Exams Wakefield 09.30-12.00 6 March

EXORG-2-05 Examinations Organiser Oldham 09.30-15.30 1-2 March

EXORG-2-05 Examinations Organiser Wakefield 09.30-15.30 20-21 February

NOVREF-1-05 Nova Refresher Oldham 09.30-15.30 27 February

NOVREF-1-05 Nova Refresher Penrith 09.30-15.30 1 March

NOVREF-1-05 Nova Refresher Wakefield 09.30-15.30 9 March

OOS-1-05 Options Online for SIMS Oldham 09.30-15.30 30 January

OOS-1-05 Options Online for SIMS Penrith 09.30-15.30 28 February

OOS-1-05 Options Online for SIMS Wakefield 09.30-15.30 7 February

This schedule is correct at the time of printing. Visit capita-sims.co.uk/SIMSTraining for the latest updates and course information.

Remote training offers you the flexibility to learn wherever you are. These courses are delivered over the telephone and the internet, and offer an alternative to our face-to-face scheduled training courses.

Remote training courses

Joint courses for all schools and academies

Courses for secondary schools and academies

Course code Course title Location Time DateAIS-90-R An Introduction to SIMS - Remote Remote 09.30-11.00 26 January

AIS-90-R An Introduction to SIMS - Remote Remote 11.45-13.15 26 January

AIS-90-R An Introduction to SIMS - Remote Remote 14.00-15.30 26 January

FMSFRS-90-R FMS Financial Reporting Suite - Remote Remote 09.30-11.00 1 February

FMSFRS-90-R FMS Financial Reporting Suite - Remote Remote 11.45-13.15 1 February

FMSFRS-90-R FMS Financial Reporting Suite - Remote Remote 14.00-15.30 1 February

Course code Course title Location Time DateMTT-90-R Maintaining the Timetable - Remote Remote 09.30 - 15.30* 5 March

Book your place online

Visit the website for the latest updates, full course information and to check availability: www.capita-sims.co.uk/SIMSTraining

Alternatively call 0800 999 3182 to speak to one of our friendly training team.

*This course comprises of 3 x 90 minute sessions throughout the day.

AvailabilityCourse places are allocated on a first come first served basis. To avoid disappointment please book early, as limited spaces are available. Check the website for the latest availability and updates. RefreshmentsLunch and refreshments will be provided for delegates attending full day courses. Refreshments will be provided for delegates attending half day courses.

E-learning modulesA number of our courses now include an e-learning module in support of our blended learning approach to professional development. This provides a valuable introduction to your face-to-face training.

Bespoke training and consultancyHow to book

Course costs and cancellation policy

Course costsThe cost of each course is based on its duration.

*For schools with a Capita Enhanced Support Services Contract

Training venue

LymnStatham LodgeWarrington RoadStathamLymmChelmsford WA13 9BP

Lead Consultant: Allan Blackett

OldhamBest Western Smokies ParkAshton RoadBardsleyOldhamLancashire OL8 3HX

PenrithNorth Lakes Hotel & SpaUllswater RoadPenrithCumbriaLake District CA11 8QT

WakefieldMinsthorpe Training CentreMinsthorpe LaneSouth ElmsallPontefractWest Yorkshire WF9 2UJ

Cancellation policyPlease note if you wish to cancel your booking, the following charges will apply:

11-20 working days’ notice = 33% charge

3-10 working days’ notice = 66% charge

48 hours or less = full charge

All cancellations must be confirmed in writing either by letter, fax or email.

Duration Cost Subsidised rate*

½ Day £130 £125

1 Day £250 £195

2 Day £500 £390

4 Day £1000 £780

By phone: 0800 999 3182Online: www.capita-sims.co.uk/SIMSTraining

Once your booking form has been processed you will receive an email confirmation with a map and directions to the training location.

If you can’t find the course you are looking for or you would like to discuss bespoke training options, our highly experienced consultants are on hand to help. Please call 0800 999 3182 or email profserv@capita.co.uk.

Bespoke training and consultancy can be delivered to small groups at your school, with content tailored to meet your individual requirements. This provides a cost-effective option for local school partnerships, federations and trusts, or individual schools that would like more in-depth training on SIMS and can also support the introduction of new software and processes within SIMS.

Learn to use the new SIMS Options with our new course ‘Options Online for SIMS’

Learn to:

• Set up your options plan and pathways in SIMS Options and share with your students

• Create classes and amend student allocations

• Use reports and export and print your final solution.

Find out more at: www.capita-sims.co.uk/OptionsTraining.

New SIMS Options allows you to simplify your GCSE and A-level selection process by taking it online. This one day course is designed to support you in using the new functionality.