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SIPS Education @sipseducation.bsky.social · 9d

We hope you have a wonderful half-term break 🍃 and we'll be supporting schools throughout the holidays.
☎️0121 2963000 ✉️enquiries_sips.co.uk

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SIPS Education @sipseducation.bsky.social · 12d

🎈"Members call the shots — not distant shareholders."
We're proud to be a Co-op - Owned and governed by schools ❤️
Watch the explainer video: Understanding co-operatives – a fairer way to do business? to learn more about how co-ops support customers and communities 🤓
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SIPS Education @sipseducation.bsky.social · 17d

🔊Don't just take our word for it!

If you're looking for fresh HR or Payroll support, look no further. Hundreds of schools trust SIPS ❤️
📖Read all about what Andy Runacres, Headteacher of Stanville Primary School in Birmingham had to say.... www.sips.co.uk/do-yo...

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SIPS Education @sipseducation.bsky.social · 17d

🎈Lisa & Sharon are at today's @sandwell Headteachers conference.
Do say hello, and have a chat about how we can support your school - we're owned by you! 💫
SIPS is the region's only Not-for-Profit schools' owned Co-op
#Cooperative #Governance #Catering #Finance #HR #Payroll #Safety #Music #IT

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SIPS Education @sipseducation.bsky.social · 27d

🎈We're thrilled to have been shortlisted as finalists at the Social Economy Awards 2025 - a celebration of the people and organisations driving forward social change, innovation, and impact across the UK 🎉
Best of luck to our fellow finalists - brilliant social organisations for a bostin' region!

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SIPS Education @sipseducation.bsky.social · Oct 2

🎉 BASBM today 🎉
We’re looking forward to meeting everyone at the Birmingham Association of School Business Managers event!
👋 Come and say hello!
✅ School Finance
✅ HR Support & Payroll
✅ Catering
✅ IT Technical, MIS & Procurement
✅ Governance
✅ Safety Management

SIPS Education @sipseducation.bsky.social · Oct 1

🎉 BASBM tomorrow 🎉
We’re looking forward to meeting everyone at the Birmingham Association of School Business Managers event on Thursday!
👋 Come and say hello
✅ School Finance
✅ HR Support & Payroll
✅ Catering
✅ IT Technical, MIS & Procurement
✅ Governance
✅ Safety Management

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SIPS Education @sipseducation.bsky.social · Oct 1

We're looking forward to seeing you tomorrow🎈
If you'd like to learn more about career opportunities with the region's ONLY not-for-profit schools' owned co-operative, come and join us.
#IT #Catering #HR #Music #Governance #SafetyManagement #Finance

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SIPS Education @sipseducation.bsky.social · Sep 25

Here's a date for your diary! ONE WEEK TO GO!
If you'd like to learn more about career opportunities with the region's ONLY not-for-profit schools' owned co-operative, come and join us.
#IT #Catering #HR #Music #Governance #SafetyManagement #Finance

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SIPS Education @sipseducation.bsky.social · Sep 19

🎈PLEASE VOTE FOR US!🎈
We're thrilled to receive a nomination in the 'Best Overall Supplier/Company' category at the Education Today Awards 2025
Please support the region's ONLY not-for-profit schools' owned co-operative by registering your vote 🙏 www.educationtodayaw...

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SIPS Education @sipseducation.bsky.social · Sep 18

Here's a date for your diary! TWO WEEKS TODAY!
If you'd like to learn more about career opportunities with the region's ONLY not-for-profit schools' owned co-operative, come and join us.
#IT #Catering #HR #Music #Governance #SafetyManagement #Finance

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SIPS Education @sipseducation.bsky.social · Sep 12

🌟Are you aged 14–25 and passionate about shaping your community’s future?🌟
📍Join the Smethwick Partnership Board and help lead the way on exciting projects like the £23.5M Towns Fund Programme and the £20M Plan for Neighbourhoods!
📧Smethwick_pfn@sandwe...
#SandwellStory

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SIPS Education @sipseducation.bsky.social · Sep 11

Here's a date for your diary! THREE WEEKS TODAY!
If you'd like to learn more about career opportunities with the region's ONLY not-for-profit schools' owned co-operative, come and join us.
#IT #Catering #HR #Music #Governance #SafetyManagement #Finance

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SIPS Education @sipseducation.bsky.social · Sep 9

🎓 Empower Your School with Expert Training! 🌟

From Governance to HR, Finance, Safety, Music, and IT — we've got your CPD and training needs covered! 💼🎶💻

📅 Explore our 2025/26 course offerings now:
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SIPS is the not-for-profit co-operative education support services provider for Sandwell, the Black Country and the West Midlands. We’re owned and governed by schools - our focus isn’t making a profit, it’s enriching children and young people’s learning and well-being - they’re at the heart of what we do

www.sips.co.uk

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SIPS Education @sipseducation.bsky.social · Sep 8

🎈PLEASE VOTE FOR US!🎈
We're thrilled to receive a nomination in the 'Best Overall Supplier/Company' category at the Education Today Awards 2025
Please support the region's ONLY not-for-profit schools' owned co-operative by registering your vote 🙏 www.educationtodayaw...

SIPS Education @sipseducation.bsky.social · Sep 5

🎈PLEASE VOTE FOR US!🎈
We're thrilled to receive a nomination in the 'Best Overall Supplier/Company' category at the @Education Today Awards 2025
Please support the region's ONLY not-for-profit schools' owned co-operative by registering your vote 🙏 www.educationtodayaw...

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SIPS Education @sipseducation.bsky.social · Sep 4

Here's a date for your diary! FOUR WEEKS TODAY!
If you'd like to learn more about career opportunities with the region's ONLY not-for-profit schools' owned co-operative, come and join us.
#IT #Catering #HR #Music #Governance #SafetyManagement #Finance

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SIPS Education @sipseducation.bsky.social · Sep 3

🎈PLEASE VOTE FOR US!🎈
We're thrilled to receive a nomination in the 'Best Overall Supplier/Company' category at the @Education Today Awards 2025
Please support the region's ONLY not-for-profit schools' owned co-operative by registering your vote 🙏

Home - Education Today Awards

www.educationtodayawards.co.uk

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SIPS Education @sipseducation.bsky.social · Sep 1

Happy New (Academic) Year!
We're looking forward to supporting you throughout 2025/26.
Thank you for being part of the region's ONLY not-for-profit schools' services cooperative :-)

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SIPS Education @sipseducation.bsky.social · Aug 28

Here's a date for your diary! FIVE WEEKS TODAY!
If you'd like to learn more about career opportunities with the region's ONLY not-for-profit schools' owned co-operative, come and join us.
#IT #Catering #HR #Music #Governance #SafetyManagement #Finance

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SIPS Education @sipseducation.bsky.social · Aug 28

The new academic year has already started for our schools' catering team! 😎 Wonderful to see everyone refreshed and raring to go after the summer break.
#TrainingDays
#SchoolCatering
#Coopertive

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SIPS Education @sipseducation.bsky.social · Jul 21

🔐 Secure. Scalable. Smart.
Transform your school's digital environment with SIPS IT and Microsoft 365!

✅ Cost-effective licensing
✅ DfE-compliant security with Entra ID Premium
✅ Cloud-ready solutions for schools, MATs & colleges
✅ Expert support with funding, deployment & procurement

SIPS Education @sipseducation.bsky.social · Jul 17

🎈Little moments make big memories 🎈
Live in Sandwell and looking for activities to keep the children entertained during the holidays? There's so much going on over the Summer 😎👇

holidayactivities.sa...

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SIPS Education @sipseducation.bsky.social · Jul 16

🔐 Secure. Scalable. Smart.
Transform your school's digital environment with SIPS IT and Microsoft 365!

✅ Cost-effective licensing
✅ DfE-compliant security with Entra ID Premium
✅ Cloud-ready solutions for schools, MATs & colleges
✅ Expert support with funding, deployment & procurement

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SIPS Education @sipseducation.bsky.social · Jul 14

🎉 Happy Bostin' Black Country Day!
Celebrate the rich heritage and resilience of the Black Country — a proud, resourceful region built on industry, community, and innovation.
We’re proud to be an anchor in this vibrant region, supporting schools, empowering educators, and helping young people thrive

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