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Bursars & Business Managers Forums Summer 2014. Schools ICT Services - Agenda. eSafeguarding Service SQL Server Upgrade SIMS Roadmap SIMS Staff Personnel Module SIMS Accreditation Office365 – Update and Features The Link BETT Awards. eSafeguarding Service (IT30).
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Schools ICT Services - Agenda • eSafeguarding Service • SQL Server Upgrade • SIMS Roadmap • SIMS Staff Personnel Module • SIMS Accreditation • Office365 – Update and Features • The Link • BETT Awards
eSafeguarding Service • New service for 2014/15 • monitor your network traffic for prohibited content • Includes bespoke training in the use of the network monitoring system • Includes a half day visit from a specialist Schools ICT e-Safeguarding colleague • Assistance with e-Safeguarding incidents • Includes out of hours se • Aids production of e-Safeguarding reports
SIMS Roadmap • System support (Retirement dates)
SIMS Roadmap • System support (New support dates)
SIMS Roadmap • SIMS Releases for 2014/15 • Summer: End of June 2014 • Autumn: Early November 2014 • Spring: End of March 2015
SQL Server Upgrade • The database platform SIMS/FMS/Discover runs on requires upgrading to SQL Server 2012 • No change to functionality or look of SIMS/FMS/Discover • Most schools should be able to use free version SQL Server Express (previous versions did cost schools) • Migration pack and advice to follow • Please alert your ICT technical provider • Schools ICT will be offering an upgrade service for IT11/12 schools • IT10 Premier schools – Schools ICT are managing the upgrade for you at no extra charge
What is Staff Performance? Staff performance is a secure, customisable enhancement to SIMS Personnel which enables schools to meet the new performance related pay legislation (since Sept 2013) as it gathers the evidence required to make pay related decisions.
Why use Staff Performance? Increases efficiency Automating the administration of performance management allows immediate access to staff performance data and reports, while ensuring that all information is held centrally and securely. Provides flexible tools for every school The new enhancements and related permissions can be customised to suit your school. Supports core elements of the appraisal process Senior leadership teams can use the tools as evidence that they are proactively managing and monitoring performance throughout the school.
Drives staff development across the school You can identify high performers to be rewarded and challenged as well as those needing further support and guidance. Motivates staff through their active involvement Staff can maintain their record throughout the appraisal period and see how well they are doing when they log into SIMS. Saves time and shows evidence in an instant Reports provide visibility, offer evidence during inspections and allow easier monitoring of appraisal activities across the school.
Ensures school priorities are achieved Individual objectives can be linked to your whole school priorities enabling you to track school progress through the achievement of individual staff members. Builds a complete profile of every member of staff You can manage performance in relation to training, qualifications and employment information already held in SIMS Personnel.
Cost, Support and Training One-off cost for licence • Primary and Special Schools £200 • Secondary Schools £500 Fully supported by Schools ICT Services Training is available* • Scheduled half day training in Eastbourne • Bespoke on-site training for all/key members of staff • On-site ‘twilight’ sessions • Setup and customisation available • Can attend training, before purchasing licence *at an additional cost.
SIMS Accreditation • Capita sending survey to all Schools Office email address • Survey will be sent out on Monday 9th June • Survey takes 10-15 minutes to complete • Survey needs to be completed by Friday 20th June • We want to hear your views on the SIMS support you receive • Schools ICT need you to complete this survey in order to be an Accredited SIMS support provider • One School will win a Digital Camera! • Call the Service Desk if you have any problems
Office365 Update • Over 90 schools migrated to O365 • Migration successfully managed by Schools ICT Services for IT10 / IT11 / IT12 schools • Schools now enjoying the benefits of increased mailbox storage. 50GB as opposed to 1GB with EasyMail • Advanced features such as shared calendars, distribution groups being utilized by schools
Office365 Features • Lync – instant messaging tool with video and voice capability • Personal cloud storage of 25GB – OneDrive. Possible replacement of home drive • SharePoint online. Storage of School shared data possible • SharePoint online. Creation of School Website/VLE
The Link - Update • The Link Project rollout is now nearing completion • 313 out of 343 sites across Sussex have been migrated. Only 6 schools remain on the old network • The old NGN network is now almost entirely decommissioned (and its equipment piling up in County Hall!)
BETT Awards 2014 - Finalists • We were proud to be nominated as finalists in the ICT Services and Support category • Our nomination was around the work we had done on • A tracking analysis and reporting service • Creation of a NEET indicators report • This work was aimed at • Supporting schools in raising attainment and progress • Highlighting the risk of pupils ‘standing still’ • Working with other departments to better support schools
