SIMS - DENI Census Return Overview 2026

In preparation for the 2026 DENI Census Return guidance material will be available on C2k Exchange on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

EdIS/C2k are offering online SIMS DENI overview sessions using Microsoft Teams. The overview will be useful for All Staff working on the DENI Census return.

Online overviews will take place on:

Course aims:

• Checking Key Student Data and reports including:
  • Pre-school experience
  • Religion / Ethnicity / Home Language
  • Country of Birth
  • Accommodation Type
  • Free School Meals
  • SEN
  • Specialist Provision
• Preparing, creating, fixing errors and checking warnings, printing, Sign off and exporting processes.    

Please note - The Microsoft Teams session will be open 30 minutes prior to the start time to allow time to log in and check access.

If you and/or a member of staff would benefit from this Overview, please complete the online booking form by Friday 4th September 2026 at 12:00pm.

A confirmation email will be sent which will include details of how to access the DENI Overview session.