Welcome to our latest product release update for SIMS Next Gen. This month, we’re excited to introduce new modules designed to simplify key administrative and teaching tasks. From improved absence management for staff to the launch of Class View for early adopters, each update saves you time and keeps school operations running smoothly. Our early adopter schools have already shared valuable feedback, and we’re thrilled to see the positive impact these changes are making.
Let’s jump into what’s new!
Staff Absences
Our next phase for the Staff Absences module, ‘Create and Edit’, is now live for early adopters! This module is a valuable improvement for school business administrators and data managers, giving authorised users a streamlined way to view and manage all staff absences. With a central dashboard, users can easily track past, current, and upcoming absences and quickly adjust records as needed. The goal? To reduce admin time, minimise disruptions, and keep teaching and learning on track.
“Just used it, very easy and will cut down time massively inputting absences. Thank you for this update!”
Richard Graham, School Business Manager, Woodstock CE Primary School
Pupil Profile
The Pupil Profile module, designed as the central hub for all student information, has received a series of updates to further support schools:
- Early Years ‘Further Funding’: Helping schools manage early years data with ease and comply with statutory requirements.
- School History: A comprehensive view of each student’s past schools and historic attendance, aiding in more informed educational decisions.
- Medical Information: A consolidated section for medical details, designed to support student wellbeing, reduce risks, and facilitate duty-of-care activities, such as administering medications.
Class View
We’re thrilled to announce that the brand-new Class View module is now available to early adopter schools, helping teachers enhance student outcomes through streamlined classroom management. With Class View, teachers can efficiently create seating plans, manage attendance, monitor behaviour, and track key student information such as EAL, Pupil Premium, and SEND. Class View is an all-in-one classroom management tool empowering teachers to make quick, informed decisions, enabling timely interventions and tailored support that foster a more focused, supportive learning environment.
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Thank you!
Your insights and feedback continue to drive our development, ensuring SIMS Next Gen delivers real value where you need it most. We’re looking forward to sharing even more enhancements soon, as we expand on modules like Class View and continue rolling out new functionality based on your feedback. Stay tuned for more improvements next month, and as always, thank you for being a part of the SIMS Next Gen journey.