Sims systems in schools

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Register Subscribe now. Subscribe now. Topics in this article Technology. Read more. SIMS contract amended after school backlash. Communicating and engaging with parents is a fantastic way to support learning which in turn helps to raise attainment. Yet it can be challenging to send the information parents need, when they need it. Teachers are stretched and they often long to be given the freedom to teach without the burden of administrative tasks.

SIMS can help. From lightening the workload around taking the register to in-depth assessments and interventions, SIMS provides an easy way for teachers to get admin out the way. School office staff are busy people. Schools seeking to attract greater numbers of pupils will benefit from SIMS. It shows how parents respond to your communications so you can see what has worked well or not so well when it comes to pupil recruitment.

You will also save time and reduce missed opportunities by using SIMS to manage the whole process — from initial enquiry through to joining your school. Make the right financial decisions for your school without spending hours drilling down to find the detail. Use SIMS to get to grips with cash flow and maximise resources. Every child deserves the best chances in education. SIMS will let you know when a pupil needs extra support or show you when a child could achieve more at school.

From attendance to attainment and from budgets to safeguarding, SIMS makes accessing data, reporting and decision making quicker and easier for secondary schools than ever before. School groups benefit too, with a birds-eye view of data across your schools to identify trends and benefit learners. With a deep understanding of secondary education we know how busy you are. Reach out and communicate with students and parents using advanced engagement tools from SIMS.

Intuitive tools within SIMS can help teachers with administrative tasks so they can spend more time helping learners and driving attainment. Technology has the potential to lighten the workload for teachers and SIMS can help with everything, from a parent app to communicate effectively with parents and students, on-the-go assessment tools and a teacher app to make everyday tasks quicker and easier.