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MIS is the backbone of school operations, so it makes sense for schools to have direct ownership of this key function, including the freedom to decide how it is deployed. We’re therefore delighted to share that schools that previously engaged with SIMS via their local authority can now take full ownership of their MIS by signing up with ESS direct.

Moreover, as well as gaining full control of their digital journey and a more bespoke MIS experience, this direct relationship will also ensure schools can access the market-leading SIMS Next Gen features that will start to roll out this Spring.

We can’t wait for all our customers to benefit from the range and depth of functionality that SIMS Next Gen offers, from sophisticated tools to pinpoint persistent absenteeism to powerful insights on pupil performance across multiple schools within a MAT.

We’re really proud and grateful that so many schools have already signed up to our pilot schemes, contributing to the evolution of SIMS Next Gen and ensuring that it contains all the features that schools are looking for.

If you too would like to take part, you can do so using this link.

Thanks to the £40 million investment ESS is making in SIMS and FMS over the next three years, schools that sign up directly with ESS, will receive the enhanced cloud-based functionality of SIMS Next Gen for a token £1 per year.

SIMS Next Gen has been developed for and with schools, and will continually evolve to address the shifting needs of our customers. We don’t anticipate any disruption during the rollout, as new components will be deployed as native cloud-based applications that sit alongside existing SIMS features, allowing schools to adopt these features at their own pace. Without service interruption or loss of data.

SIMS Next Gen will truly empower schools to shape their own digital future. We look forward to you joining us on this exciting journey.

If you are a school and would like to discuss your digital journey with us, then do get in touch on the contact form below to schedule a call.