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The version that was problematic was 5.3.4813.4 The version that we have now (the working version) is 5.2.4691.1 Hope this helps

I phoned the helpdesk (thanks for the number @speckytecky) , turns out we had a flawed version of the Test Player. Have re-downloaded and reinstalled. Fingers crossed, it seems to be working now.

So I've been trying to install this hell software for a week now:mad:. Have installed the server, the administrator console and the invigilator console and the individual clients, and all seemed ok. The problem is the demo test won't run at all, tried on 10 clients, and on each and every one of them as soon as the test is launched there is an unrecoverable error due to 'Test Violation Loss of Focus' . Re-launching the test causes the test player to crash. I then tried to re-run the demo test on a workstation with the absolute bare minimum of services running - no updates, no anti-virus, no firewall etc. administrator logon. Still the same 'Test Violation' errors. So, long story short I've not been able to get a single demo test to work. (There have been other random annoyances as well such as 'Learner number not recognised for this order' errors which are intermittent) Has anyone else been having problems with the software this year?

Still playing ... 200 hours plus invested since Xmas and haven't finished the main quest line yet. Eagerly awaiting the DLC later this month. [emoji3]

Yes, after work, after Christmas sounds good.

Yes, I'm in Wales. The secondary schools around here (Bridgend) all employ their own techs and the primaries use the LA as @TC-1927 said.

Eteach - ICT NETWORK/SYSTEMS MANAGER 587567 School: Pencoed Comprehensive, Pencoed Start Date: As soon as possible Salary: Grade 9 SCP 29-31 Contract: Full Time and Permanent Live On Site Until: 29 May 2015 @ 11:59PM Applications Close: 29 May 2015 NQTs Considered: N/A Pencoed Comprehensive School wish to appoint a highly motivated, competent, experienced and enthusiastic individual to co-ordinate the school’s ICT network (administrative and curriculum) and manage whole school ICT technical provision. The school has invested heavily in ICT and has an extensive network of 400+ hosts of mixed platform (Windows & Mac) and a large Server infrastructure. The role will encompass the strategic development and implementation of ICT Systems and to manage and maintain those systems to provide an infrastructure that will support the future ICT needs of the school. Applicants should have extensive experience in network management and proven ability to manage staff and to liaise effectively with colleagues and external suppliers. Applicants should note that a criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) will be necessary for the successful applicant. Closing Date for Applications: Friday, May 29, 2015 Interview date: Wednesday, June 3, 2015. PLEASE NOTE: – Please ensure that you include the following, wherever possible, on the application form – your email and mobile telephone number and email addresses for referees. Any queries regarding above role please phone Chris Bayliss the current network manager for an informal chat on 01656 867100

Not being able to complete the tutorial on Tomb Raider. And I tried for hours..... I can still hear Lara Croft's voice in my head now 'that's no good, back to the start'... 'press the action button to make me jump' etc etc...

Great idea, wish I could go to BETT. Maybe next year...

I have a fitbit one so putting that into sleep mode is different from the flex but I think the data is pretty accurate, in that if I wake up feeling like I had a bad night's sleep when I check on the app I can verify that by seeing just how many times I was awake or restless. It's made me realise just how much stress can affect my quality of sleep!

I love my fitbit. There's no way I could have maintained my weightloss without it. Been using it for about two years now. Haven't found it adding steps when I'm driving, but I only drive 14 miles a day so it could be different on a longer journey. It's been worth every penny!

Whilst my son was at nursery it wasn't too bad at least it was a full working day and operated throughout the school holidays. - But since he's been at school it has been harder and I've had to find a job with less hours and term-time only. My husband's job (full time, with overtime expected at a drop of a hat) is an hours' commute away by rail so all the parent 'evenings' (last appointment 6pm??), sports days, assemblies etc have to be attended only by me, if I can make it. I haven't been able to go to some assemblies as they fall within my working hours (8:15 to 1:15). Apparently (according to my disappointed son) he was the only one with a parent not there, so I'd love to know what flexible jobs everybody else has!! With INSET days, 13 weeks holidays, snow days, sick days and no grandparents nearby to call on it is a juggling act.

How long have you been working in IT?14 years Is this your first, second, third, etc career? second career What other jobs / roles have you done previously? I was previously working in materials science. My first job out of university (studied Material Science and Engineering at Uni) was testing building materials, then I worked in a factory/foundry and was involved in research, testing and quality control of magnetic alloys. Alongside my work in the materials testing, I became more and more involved in developing/troubleshooting the company's IT systems. When I relocated to Scotland I retrained in IT on a course designed to help people change career. I then managed to get a job in IT at a Scottish university first working on the helpdesk, then as a senior IT officer, having completed my MCSE, A+ etc How many interviews did it take to get your first job in IT? 1 (for the helpdesk role) Have you ever felt that being female is a help or a hindrance to gaining a job in IT? Coming back to my previous full-time job (in a University, not a school) from maternity leave was hard- felt that I had to prove myself all over again and had to endure a certain amount of bullying from colleagues who had expected me not to come back and were ready to jump into my place. Have felt it a hindrance in that it is difficult to juggle a family and an IT job - have been for interviews before where it was obvious I wasn't going to even be considered for the job because they knew I could only work within the opening hours of my son's nursery and therefore wouldn't be able to work overtime. I am currently working part-time in a school because it is the best solution for keeping IT skills current (sort of!!) and having working hours that fit around childcare/school holidays. I wouldn't even consider anything full time at the moment as I know in IT there is an expectation for out of hours overtime that I just wouldn't be able to do whilst my son is still young. If you were considering IT (or other engineering / programming careers) whilst at school what support did you receive? I'm a bit long in the tooth to have been considering IT when I was at school, but I wanted to do an engineering degree and was encouraged in this by my teachers at sixth form college.

@witch, I have been intermittent fasting since the beginning of October (after watching the BBC programme you mentioned). Just for one day a week (Wednesday), because I do loads of exercise every other day I can only cope with doing it the one day a week. I have my large (550 cal) breakfast at 6.30 am and then don't have anything else until the next morning. I won't pretend it's easy, though the more I have done it the easier it has become. I feel it's beneficial - it's like a 'reset' button for the system. I am doing it to maintain my weight at the moment as I have reached my target weight a couple of years ago and I find maintaining is harder than losing the weight in the first place!

ICT Network/Systems Manager Please note salary subject to job evaluation (process almost complete - salary may be dropping to c £22k post JE implementation). Any questions about role feel free to PM me, I am the technician at the school.