Oracle system user guidance
Here you will find a range of guidance material to support you in using the Oracle system.
As well as providing general supporting information with key contact details, this page also includes sections containing user guides and other information relating to Finance, HR and Payroll processes.
Oracle general information
Advice on common queries when setting up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
How to clear the cache in Oracle
Letter regarding Oracle update - May 2023
Letter to schools - Service Level Agreement (SLA) contracts for 2023/2024
Letter to school staff (generic) - change of HR and payroll provider
Oracle transition for schools | Birmingham City Council
Oracle for Schools - support routes and key contacts
Oracle mobile app installer guidance
Oracle User guide 1 - Setting up Employee Self Service (ESS) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Oracle User guide 2 - How to use Employee Self Service (ESS) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Oracle finance supporting guidance
Schools Oracle - supporting information for dealing with duplicate invoice payments
Oracle Reconciliation Files process - supporting guidance
Oracle HR supporting guidance
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Oracle transition for schools
Adding new ledger codes and importing CFR mapping
BCC schools deficit procedures Dec 2024
Dates for FCB transitions - October 2024 to May 2025
Dates of schools transitions from Oracle
Deficit recovery plan template 2024/25
DfE payroll and HR questions and answers
Framework of financial delegation for governing bodies
Latest SUN setup details form - Jan 2025
Offboarding HTSBM drop in - 20th November 2024
Oracle for schools – market research
Oracle transition for schools December 2024 presentation
Oracle transition for schools archived questions and answers
Oracle Transition for Schools HR Payroll and Pensions update - 10 April 2025
Oracle Transition for Schools finance update - 10 April 2025
Oracle transition for schools update, questions and answers
Schools closing balance letter
Schools finance timetable 2025/26
Year end workbook - chequebook schools - 2024/2025
Year end workbook - non-chequebook school and EPA - 2024/2025
Support and guidance for schools converting to chequebook status
Becoming a chequebook school - presentation
Going chequebook transition drop-in - presentation
Preparing for chequebook status - summary
Transitioning to a cheque book school - guidance
Governor pack Oracle for schools
If you have any queries, email us: oracleschoolsrelationship@birmingham.gov.uk
Payroll supporting guidance
Notification of contingent (external) worker details form
Oracle Payroll reports - user guidance
Page last updated: 10 April 2025