
SCOMIS will no longer provide support for SIMS MIS
According to a post on Edugeek, SCOMIS, one of the largest MIS support teams in the UK, have confirmed to their 850+ schools that they will no longer be supporting the SIMS MIS

According to a post on Edugeek, SCOMIS, one of the largest MIS support teams in the UK, have confirmed to their 850+ schools that they will no longer be supporting the SIMS MIS

We asked all MIS providers what they’re doing to continually Improve system interoperability. We also asked if they have a user group of schools & MATs to provide feedback.

The CMA (Competition and Markets Authority) have decided to close their investigation into concerns that ESS (Education Software Solutions) may have broken the law by taking action to prevent schools from switching from their SIMS software to an alternative MIS (Management Information System) provider.

Earlier this month, Bromcom announced that they were offering a £1,000 prize to anyone solving the issue of how schools migrating away from the ESS SIMS MIS to another provider could ensure that they can migrate all the school data easily and comprehensively.

The data from the Spring 2024 census has now been published and we can see the latest MIS movements across English state schools.

Parental engagement tools in UK schools are designed to foster better communication and collaboration between parents and educators, enhancing the overall educational experience and outcomes for students.

When UK schools contemplate transitioning to or replacing an online Management Information System (MIS), they should be vigilant about several critical data security concerns.

Procurement of a new Management Information System (MIS) is a significant undertaking for any school or Multi Academy Trust (MAT) and professional advice at every step of this journey is paramount.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is delving into potential misconduct by Education Software Solutions Ltd (ESS), amid suspicions that the company may have abused its dominant position.

What do the various MIS providers offer to help schools with timetabling – we asked and they answered.
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