C2k - SMS Exams Summer Results Import and Reporting

C2k is offering a training overview in preparation for the import of the Summer Series Results.

The course is for anyone new to the role of Examinations Officer or anyone who would like a refresher on importing and reporting on the Summer Series results.

The course will demonstrate how to check the Examinations Organiser module in preparation for the results download. It will also cover some A2C checks.

The course will cover the following:

Preliminary checks. Results embargo. Downloading and importing results. Reporting on results. Creating marksheets for displaying results, re-marks or missing marks. Dates TBC
Expected to take place Term 3 2025-26

C2k - SMS End of Year Online Overview (Post Primary)

C2k are offering an online session to outline the End of Year Procedures carried out in SIMS.

The overview is directed at the members of staff in school who will be editing the Pastoral Structure and assigning pupils to Registration Groups (not academic classes) etc. in SIMS.
The overview will cover parts of the End of Year and Preparation for New Academic Year procedures.

Procedures covered will include:

Editing Academic Year (check Autumn Term Start Date) Adding FSM End Date Changing application status of new Year 8 students Pastoral Structure – Next Academic Year School Promotion Dealing with Leavers The School Closures and Planner report Dates tbc
Expected to take place Term 3 2025-26

C2k - SMS End of Year Online Overview (Primary, Special & EOTAS)

C2k are offering online sessions to outline the SMS End of Year procedures.  The overviews are directed at staff in school who will be assigning pupils to classes, etc. in SMS e.g. School Secretary and/or Principal.  Staff in school must carry out all these processes.

Editing Academic Year (check Autumn Term Start Date) Adding FSM End Date Accept Applications Pastoral Structure -  Next Academic Year School Promotion Attendance procedures to be completed including Archiving The School Closures and Planner report Dates tbc
Expected to take place Term 3 2025-26

C2k - SMS Pupil Movement Year 7 to Year 8 Overview 2025

C2k are offering CTF Year 7 to Year 8 online overview sessions for Primary Schools to outline the SIMS .net Pupil Movement process.

In accordance with DE requirements, Year 7 pupil records are sent electronically by Primary Schools to the relevant Post Primary or Special school.  This year the CTFs can only be sent from 20 May onwards to Post Primary/Special schools through the AnyComms App within the App Store. This process must be completed by 5 June 2023.

The overview is for members of staff who deal with pupil records in SIMS .net, most likely a member of the office staff and will be delivered using Microsoft Teams.

The aim of the session is to provide training and guidance in assigning Year 7 pupils leaving dates, destinations etc. and the process to transfer to Year 8.

C2k - SMS Academic Management

C2k are offering a half day overview of the Academic Management module in SIMS.net. (Allocating pupils to classes).

The overview will be presented in face-to-face sessions, with one session being delivered in three of the C2k Centres (Antrim, Dundonald and Omagh).   This course is aimed at the person in school responsible for assigning students to academic classes – usually the teacher in charge of timetable or a member of the administration staff.  The course is limited to 1 person per school.

The course will explain how to allocate students by:

Creating academic promotion rules Allocating groups of students to classes Assigning students individually Using the Student Carousel Wizard Using the Alternative Curriculum Exporting and importing class memberships

This course will take place in the following venues:

Date Time Location Friday 15th May 2026 9:30am - 1:00pm Dundonald Friday 15th May 2026 9:30am - 1:00pm Antrim Friday 22nd May 2026 9:30am - 1:00pm Omagh

Based on demand, C2k may find it necessary to combine the courses – in which case any applicants impacted upon will be informed well in advance of the course.

To book a place on one of these sessions please complete the online booking form by 12:00pm on Friday 8th May 2026

C2k - Bromcom Onboarding Sessions

This session is for School SMS Leads and Senior Leaders from Primary schools, who have received their Bromcom Welcome email.

To help schools prepare for the T-6 process, the Onboarding session on Microsoft Teams will run through the steps leading to Bromcom and answer any questions you may have at this time.   These occur every Tuesday and Thursday at 11.00am for 30-40 mins.  We would encourage all SMS Leads to attend one of these brief sessions before the start of your T-6 journey. 

C2k - SIMS .net – CTF Year 7 to Year 8 Overview

C2k are offering CTF Year 7 to Year 8 online overview sessions to outline the SIMS .net Pupil Movement process. 

In accordance with DE requirements, Year 7 pupil records are sent electronically by Primary Schools to the relevant Post Primary or Special school.  This year the CTFs can only be sent from 11 May onwards to Post Primary/Special schools through the AnyComms App within the App Store. This process must be completed by 28 May 2026.

The overview is for members of staff who deal with pupil records in SIMS .net, most likely a member of the office staff and will be delivered using Microsoft Teams.

These sessions will take place:

Date Time Location Wednesday 13th May 2026 10:00 - 11:00 Online Wednesday 13th May 2026 14:00 - 15:00 Online

To book your place on one of the sessions please complete the online booking form by Monday 11th May 2026 at 12.00pm.

All applicants will receive an email, to confirm their place and provide further instructions on how to access the online overview.

SIMS .net - End of Year Online Overview (Primary, Special & EOTAS)

C2k are offering online sessions to outline the SIMS .net End of Year procedures.  The overviews are directed at staff in school who will be assigning pupils to classes, etc. in SIMS .net e.g. School Secretary and/or Principal.  Staff in school must carry out all these processes.

Procedures covered will include:

Editing Academic Year (check Autumn Term Start Date is 01/08/2026)Adding FSM End Date Accept Applications Pastoral Structure -  Next Academic Year School Promotion Attendance procedures to be completed including Archiving The School Closures and Planner report

These sessions will take place on:

Date Time Location Tuesday 19th May 2026 10:00am - 11:30am Online Tuesday 19th May 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm Online Thursday 21st May 2026 10:00am - 11:30am Online Thursday 21st May 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm Online

To book your place on one of the sessions please complete the online booking form by Friday 15th May 2026 at 12.00pm.

All applicants will receive an email, to confirm their place and provide further instructions on how to access the online overview.