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Wednesday 7 October 2026

13:30 - 15:00

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Invoice Payment

Available to Booking Managers from schools or settings that are approved to pay by invoice.

£ 62.50 +VAT

Pay by Invoice
  • £75 including 20% VAT
  • Invoice bookings must be made by a designated Booking Manager for your school or setting
  • The school or setting must be approved to pay by invoice with HFL Education

Card Payment

Available to anyone booking on behalf of a school or setting who wishes to pay by card.

£ 62.50 +VAT

Pay by Card
  • £75 including 20% VAT
  • Booking should be made by the attendee account
  • If booking multiple places, the booking should be made by the designated Booking Manager for the school / setting
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How do I know who our Booking Manager is?
 
  Booking Managers are usually headteachers, setting leads or office managers / staff.
 
  If my school / setting is not approved to pay by invoice, how can I get approved?
 
  Follow the link below to our Help Centre where you can find a guide to help you.
 
  What if I need further help?
 
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Card Payment

For individuals booking a single personal space on this course

£ 62.50 +VAT

Pay by Card
  • £75 including 20% VAT
  • Should be used to book one individual place for yourself
  • Please use the 'Schools & Settings' tab if you are purchasing as part of a school or setting

About this course

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to managing Parents’ Evening within SIMS Next Gen, guiding users through each stage of the setup and administration process. You’ll learn how to create event structures, define scheduling windows, and allocate teachers to ensure availability aligns with school requirements. The course covers configuring appointment lengths, managing session breaks, and enabling parent access so families can easily book their preferred times. You’ll also explore how to track booking activity, identify unbooked slots, and make adjustments to support smooth communication between staff and parents. By the end of the course, you will be confident in using SIMS Next Gen to deliver an efficient, transparent, and well‑organised Parents’ Evening experience that enhances engagement and supports strong home–school relationships.

  • set up and manage Parents' Evening events efficiently in SIMS Next Gen

  • configure schedules and appointment settings to match school needs

  • allocate staff and manage session availability with confidence

  • enable parent booking access and support smooth appointment selection

  • monitor bookings and adjust schedules to maintain event efficiency