Systems currently not supported by the Education ICT Service

Purpose: Important service information
Audience: Headteacher and ICT Managers

A number of new Microsoft systems can not yet be supported. Here is a very brief summary of the reasons for this.

Microsoft Windows Vista - Not supported
Issues with MIS systems and currently not supported by Capita. Capita hope to have any issues resolved in the August 2007 release to start support for Windows Vista.

Microsoft Office 2007 - Not supported
Issues with MIS systems and currently not supported by Capita. Specific issues with creating new reports within SIMS.Net to view in Word 2007.

Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 - Not supported
Issues with MIS systems and currently not supported by Capita. Not supported due to issues with some hosted services for e.g. Webcat etc

Microsoft SQL 2005 / SQL Express - Not supported
Issues with MIS systems and currently not supported by Capita. The August 2007 release of SIMS.net will work with SQL Server 2005/ SQL Server 2000 and SQL Express / MSDE.

NB: We would advise schools to have in place a plan to replace Windows 2000 Servers during the first half of the 2008/09 financial year.

Further details to follow in future Helplines publications

Updated advice & guidance from Education ICT Service Procurement Team

Purpose: Important service information
Audience: Headteacher and ICT Managers

www.icttid.ccceducation.net > Procurement Specification, Build and Configuration Guidance >

Server & Computer Specs and build (PDF 81 KB)
IWB Quick Reference Guide (PDF 125KB)
IWB Health & Safety Guide (PDF 48KB)
IP Camera solution for Cambridgeshire Schools (PDF 196KB)

E2BN Conference 3rd/4th July

Purpose: Further information about the E2BN conference

Audience: Headteachers, teachers and ICT support staff

We announced in February that our highly successful Heads' ICT Conference would be better placed in the first half of 2008 rather than summer 2007, and that we would be promoting the annual conference organised by E2BN, our regional broadband consortium.This takes place at Wyboston, just outside St Neots on 3rd/4th July.

The conference includes a wide range of presentations, workshops and a busy mini-BETT exhibition, and always receives extremely positive evaluations from the heads, teachers and advisers who attend. This year the theme is "Challenging Every Child". Speakers include the inspirational teacher, Tim Rylands, and Steve Moss on Building Schools for the Future.

The E2BN conference runs for two days, and it is possible to attend for a single day. It is free to school staff in the E2BN region, and there is a small charge if overnight accommodation is required.

You can now view the full programme and register by visiting http://conference.e2bn.org/

The conference brochure can be downloaded from the portal by clicking here or searching for Resource ID 3617

Additional FMS6 Bank Account Course Opportunities

Purpose: Increasing understanding and usage of the FMS6 system

Audience: Users of FMS6 with at least six months experience

Please note additional Finance Training Courses are now scheduled at Godmanchester.

FMS6 Bank Account - Advanced on June 27th
FMS6 Bank Account - Reporting on June 28th.

These course are suited to staff who have been using FMS6 for at least six months.

Further details of course content and booking available by clicking on the following link: Finance Training Courses

To book a place either telephone: 01480 376670 or email: ict.courses@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Technical Services team get safety training

Purpose: For Information

Audience: Headteacher

The ICT Service's Technical Services team successfully completed a Child Protection course during February 2007 half term which included the individual's safety within the school environment module as part of the teams Continuous Personal Development.

For detailed article and photo please click here.

Useful posters to help you search for information on the Education Portal

Purpose: For Information

Audience: All School Staff

We have produced some useful posters to assist you when searching for information on the Education Portal. If you click on the link www.ccceducation.net and search for resource id: 3576 you will find 5 posters with clear advice and guidance.

ICT Service Training Courses

Please click on the link below for information on all ICT Training Courses. Look out for new courses scheduled for 2006 - 07.

Your school should have a copy of the Cambridgeshire Education ICT Service Training Course Programme, which will give you full details of courses available at Godmanchester and other venues. If you require a further copy for your staff room, please contact ict.courses on Tel: 01480 376670

ICT Training Course Information

Cambridgeshire Online Training Search

Cambridgeshire Online Training Search (COTS) is a database of training opportunities provided by the Local Authority. It can be accessed from any computer connected to the Internet without the need for a password: go to: COTS to access this service. Its powerful search engine will help you to find suitable courses. Eventually, all providers will be using this database, please check the Providers list for the services currently represented. You will already find the complete listing of courses offered by CAS, CREDS, SLS, Education ICT Service, ISSIS, Cambridgeshire Youth Work and Connexions.