Capita SIMS events July 2017

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Capita are running 3 events next month to raise awareness of the new web based version of SIMS called SIMS Primary which will be available next Spring, and also to show you some areas of your current SIMS that you may not be aware of .

The dates and venues are as follows:

Monday 3^rd July – The Rendezvouz Hotel Skipton

Wednesday 5^th July – The Downe Arms Hotel, Wykeham, Scarborough

Wednesday 12^th July – Ripon Spa Hotel

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Summer Census 2017 - known issues

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The following are known issues appearing in the Summer Census 2017, along with advice on what to do if you get these erros or queries on your census return.

Error 1852 "Childs funded hours not provided or out of the range 0 to 15"

As you will be aware North Yorkshire are piloting the 'extended entitlement' of up to 30 hours of free childcare. However, in your school census return you should continue to record a maximum of 15 funded hours. The extended entitlement of up to 30 hours should be recorded in the Synergy portal.

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Schools ICT advice to North Yorkshire schools in the wake of the NHS Cyber Attack

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Schools ICT advice to schools

For Schools that buy NYCC broadband via the NYnet network we are satisfied that our systems are secure and protecting you from this type of attack. Our technical teams within NYCC have spent the weekend reinforcing our systems and testing them to ensure we have not been compromised.

However we must remain vigilant and we suggest the following action:

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