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Useful InformationCohorts can be created by importing data from the school pupil management system (for example SIMS, Progresso, CMIS, Scholarpack, Bromcom, Arbor, PupilAsset, Integris G2). |
Import a Cohort
1. Create a Cohort
Click on
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the Configuration
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tab
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Select Account configuration
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Select Cohorts
Click on Cohorts and groups
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Click Add
Enter the cohort Name Subject
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Click Done
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2. Create a Cohort Report
a. Check which Pupil ID you are using in SCO
Click on
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the Configuration
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tab
Click
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on System options
Click on
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the General
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tab
Note
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the Pupil ID field used for
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imports
(usually either Pupil ID, UPN or Admission Number)Note
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the Staff ID field used for
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imports
(usually Staff ID)Click
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on Done
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b. Locate a Sample Pupil ID
Click on
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the Accounts
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tab
Note
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the Last name, First name
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and Pupil ID
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for the first pupil
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c. Create a Cohort Report
See the Sample Data Sets below to create a report
Ensure the ID field matches the fields noted above
Add the relevant fields required for cohorts using the field headings Subject and Cohort
This will produce a report showing each pupil and their current cohort
Save the Excel file as a CSV (comma delimited)
IMPORTANT: Before importing pupil data, carefully review the data to ensure that you have the expected pupil data.
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3. Import the New Pupil Data
This only needs to be carried out once and can be done from any client PC.
Click on
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the Configuration
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tab
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Select Import from external system
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Select Cohort import
Select the CSV file you saved earlier and
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click Open
A message will appear confirming that the Cohort column has been set - click Yes to continue
Review the next screen carefully reviewing any errors or discrepancies
Enter a name for the Cohort group e.g. Subject
Click Confirm
Once complete,
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click Close, Close
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4. Review the Cohort Data
Click on
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the Configuration
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tab
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Select Account configuration
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Select Pupils
Select
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the Cohorts
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tab
Click
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the +
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sign to the left of a cohort to view the pupils in the cohort
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SAMPLE DATA SETS
Data set 1 - Sample of Secondary School Subject Set import (multiple lines per pupil)
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Data set 2 - Sample of single cohort import (1 line per pupil)
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See also
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