SIMS Next Gen: the leading cloud MIS for schools

Powerful new functionality and a completely new look. SIMS in the cloud is available now and we’re adding new features every term.

Seamless data sharing with SIMS makes it easy for schools, groups or MATs to add our cloud features without disrupting how you work. Better than that - for most SIMS schools, it’s included in their existing contract.

Explore the benefits of our school management information system built for the cloud.

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Best-in-class edtech cloud security and data protection

Market leading investment in the technology and specialist team vital to protect your data and systems.

Seamless data sharing with your SIMS MIS

Move to the cloud at your own pace without the hassle of a change of technology.

Cloud innovation inspired by schools needs

We're working with customers to deliver cloud functionality that addresses their most important needs.

Developed for teachers

SIMS Next Gen enables teachers to complete key classroom tasks quickly and efficiently. Anytime, anywhere, and on any device.

Available modules include:

Attendance Registers
Fire Registers
Seating Plans
My Markbook
Online Marksheets
Role-based homepage

Developed for leaders and administrators

SIMS Next Gen provides clear visibility and actionable insight into school, class, group, or individual performance. Key pupil and staff information is pulled together in one central place.

Available modules include:

Staff Profile
Pupil Profile
Custom Groups
Exclusions and Suspensions
Staff Timetables Calendar
Role-based homepage

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Spotlight on Finance Next Gen Reporting

Save time and effort preparing and sharing reports within your school or school group. Cost Centre Reports are now live and available to SIMS Connected customers; offering multi-level drill down and the ability to export to Excel and CSV.

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Customers love SIMS Next Gen. But don't just take our word for it.

Meet Jason Falkner, Business Manager at The Radcliffe School and valued SIMS customer.

Here, Jason reflects on the immediate and positive impact his school staff have experienced with the rollout of SIMS Next Gen and its powerful new features.

"Integrating Next Gen with SIMS7 has been seamless, I’ve hardly noticed any change. It's efficient and quicker for me to analyse attendance and we’ve also saved on paper costs and printing supplies."

Emma Pascoe, School Secretary , Weston Primary School

“The slice-by-slice approach to bringing out new features has been welcomed, as in a school environment you don’t have time to learn everything more than once. It’s the best way to introduce new functionality and get excited about what's going to come next.”

Neil Wright - SIMS Support Unit - Halton

"Our staff have found the Pupils Contacts functionality very easy to use, it works a treat. Its even stopped the constant knocking on my door asking for phone numbers!"

Danny Stenhouse, Business Manager Heygarth Primary School

That’s just the start

We’re investing £40m in SIMS Next Gen - our management information system for the cloud.

A multi-year programme of innovation which will be complete by the end of 2026.

View our roadmap to see what’s available now and what’s coming.

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Would you like more information on SIMS Next Gen?

Look no further. Sign-up today to see how Next Gen can help make running your school easier.

Ready to get started with SIMS Next Gen?

Take the next step today. Request a demo or speak to a member of the team about using Next Gen.

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