Hello and welcome to the Scomis Newsletter! In this week’s edition we have the DSBMA Annual Conference, Customer Service Excellence, securing your digital life, upcoming training, and guidance for End of Year Procedures.
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
📌 Attendance is free, but please note that a £50 + VAT fee applies for non-attendance without prior cancellation.
👉 Click here to book your place
Customer Service Excellence
We’re thrilled to share that we’ve been successful in our recent Customer Service Excellence (CSE) assessment!
This achievement reflects something we’re incredibly proud of: listening to you, learning from you, and working with you.
Here are some of the standout comments from our assessor that highlight what makes Scomis shine:
You can visit our Customer Feedback page to learn more or provide us with any feedback!
Securing Your Digital Life
Scomis would like to share important Digital Security information sent to all Devon CC employees by DCC’s Cyber Security team on ‘Securing Your Digital Life’.
In light of recent cyber-attacks affecting major retailers such as M&S and the Co-Op, concerns around personal data security are more relevant than ever. This article offers practical, step-by-step guidance on how to check if your data may have been compromised and what immediate actions you can take to secure your online presence. From strengthening passwords to monitoring your financial accounts, the document provides essential advice to help you stay vigilant and informed in today’s digital landscape.
Upcoming Training
We are running the following courses to prepare for the new school year in your Bromcom MIS. In addition, we’ve added new dates for previously delivered courses.
10th June 2025 & 17th June 2025
End of Year webinar for Primary schools – Bromcom
12th June 2025
End of Year webinar for Secondary schools – Bromcom
18th June 2025
Introduction to using Bromcom to manage SEND
19th June 2025
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.
Hey Sarah!
How can I get prepared for the End of Year in my MIS?
I’m glad you asked! Our FAQ contains all the latest information regarding End of Year procedures for Arbor and Bromcom.
We are also delivering Bromcom End of Year training on the 10th, 12th and 17th of June – please see here for more information.
To get in touch give us a call on 01392 385300 or email scomis@devon.gov.uk.