Hello and welcome to the Scomis Newsletter! In this week’s edition we have the DSBMA Annual Conference, our Online Safety newsletters, upcoming training, recordings of our Bromcom webinar, and guidance for Key Stage Returns. 
Devon School Business Managers Association Annual Conference
We’re pleased to share details of the upcoming Devon School Business Managers Association (DSBMA) Annual Conference, taking place on Thursday 12th June at the Future Skills Centre, Exeter.
This free, one-day event is designed for school business leaders across the region and will feature:
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💬 Expert speakers and practical workshops
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🛍️ A marketplace of education suppliers
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🌿 A focus on wellbeing and leadership resilience
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🤝 Valuable networking opportunities
As an added bonus, the first 35 bookings will receive a complimentary copy of “Raising Funds for your School!”
📌 Attendance is free, but please note that a £50 + VAT fee applies for non-attendance without prior cancellation.
👉 Click here to book your place
Online Safety Newsletters – May 2025
Our latest Online Safety Newsletters are now available — helping schools and families stay safe in the digital world.
🏫 For Schools
Cyber security is more important than ever. This issue covers:
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Staff training & phishing awareness
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The rise of AI tools
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Childrens Media Summary Report
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Ofcom insights on children’s media use
👨👩👧 For Parents & Carers
Support your child’s online safety this half-term with:
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NSPCC tips for talking about online safety
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Managing oversharing & privacy settings
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Parental controls & safety guides
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Help for grandparents
💬 Need advice? Contact Scomis at scomis@devon.gov.uk or call 01392 385300.
Upcoming Training for June
We are running courses to prepare for the new school year in your Bromcom MIS. These webinars will enable a successful transition from one academic year to another.
Visit the links below for more information and to sign up.
📌 10th June 2025
End of Year webinar for Primary schools – Bromcom
📌 12th June 2025
End of Year webinar for Secondary schools – Bromcom
We are currently reviewing all of our Arbor training and are looking to schedule something in the next academic year.
If you would like to register your interest in Arbor training please get in touch.
We also provide bespoke consultancy services to schools. Bespoke training can be delivered onsite at a venue of your choice or remotely. This is a cost-effective and time efficient approach for groups of schools in federations or multi academy trusts.
Get in touch to enquire about our consultancy services.
Bromcom Webinars for Devon maintained schools
All recordings of our recent Scomis/Bromcom webinars have been uploaded to our FAQ site, along with ‘bite size’ videos and FAQs. This area will ‘grow’ and be regularly updated, and we can tailor it to customer feedback.
Please contact the Scomis Service Desk if you require the password to this site by contacting us on
01392 385300 and selecting Option 2.
Hey Sarah!
How can I get prepared for the Key Stage Return 2025?
I’m glad you asked! Our FAQ contains all the latest information, including guides and dates for both Arbor and Bromcom to help you prepare for the Key Stage Return.
To get in touch give us a call on 01392 385300 or email scomis@devon.gov.uk.