Brian Cape
brianmcape.bsky.social
Brian Cape
@brianmcape.bsky.social
From Sunderland originally, West Midlands since 2009.
CEO @Sips_Education
www.sips.co.uk
NED @BCCC
Sandwell Business Ambassador
#Sunderland 🔴⚪⚽ #SAFC
#BlackCountry
#WestMidlands
#Birmingham
Allowing my Xitter account to wither on the vine....
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👏 Big congratulations to Westminster learners completing the Step into Work Health & Safety Programme!
Two weeks of essential safety training = ready for work experience success.
#SkillsForLife #SIPS #CelebratingSuccess
December 15, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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👀Have You Seen Our New Look? 🖥️
We’ve hit refresh! The brand-new SIPS Education website is live at <a href="http://www.sips.co.uk" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">www.sips.co.uk, and it’s packed with everything you need to stay connected and informed.
Take a look today and explore the new features.
👉 Visit us now: www.sips.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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2025 on the Socials = Growth 🚀 (Part 2/2)
Followers up 17% > 1,626
More engagement. More impact. Stronger links with our community!
Every like, share, and comment helps us champion education and cooperative values.
THANK YOU! to our members and supporters! 💙
Here’s to an even stronger 2026!
December 12, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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🎉 What a Year on the Socials! (part 1/2) Thanks to YOU, our amazing members and supporters! 💙
Your engagement helps us share our mission, celebrate success, and connect with more schools and communities than ever before.
Here’s to an even bigger and better 2026 – together we make the difference! 🙌

December 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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We're proud to launch Boosting Skills Pathways in Construction – an employer-led programme designed to inspire young talent and connect students with career opportunities in construction, empowering the next generation with skills, confidence, and connections to thrive.
https://ow.ly/Hr8550XA7ib
December 2, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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It's the most wonderful time of the year 🎅🎶
Will you be joining in the performances?
December 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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🎵 We’re Hiring: Schools’ Music Teacher! 🎵
Do you have a passion for music and inspiring young minds? Join SIPS Education Music Service and help bring the joy of music to classrooms across Sandwell!
👉 Apply now https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/250016/music-teacher-sips-education-limited
Music Teacher - SIPS Education Limited - SIPS Education Ltd, Guardian House, Cronehills Linkway, West Bromwich, B70 8SW job with SIPS Education Limited | 250016
Join our Team - Brass Teaching Opportunities at SIPS Music Service SIPS Music & Arts Service in Sandwell are looking to appoint innovative and ...
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December 4, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Welcome to the family 😊
Our Governance Service is vital in helping governing boards navigate statutory responsibilities, strategic planning, and making informed, effective decisions.
Welcome to our new professionals. Their expertise will help us maintain our reputation as a trusted partner for schools region-wide 🤩

December 1, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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🎾 Discover Padel for FREE!
Join our friends at the Sandwell KORE Padel Open Day on Saturday 6/12 at Tipton Sports Academy.
✅ Coaching tasters
✅ General play
✅ Fun challenges
📍 Wednesbury Oak Rd, Tipton, DY4 0BS
📲 Book your spot via the Playtomic app – search Sandwell Padel under Competitions.
November 28, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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We'd like to wish a very warm welcome to Kevin Collett.
Kevin brings 25 years of experience in catering and hospitality leadership to our award-winning, accomplished, and respected schools' catering team.
How can we help your school?
#Catering #IT #HR #Safety #Finance #Governance #Music #Co-op
November 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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It's all very exciting!
We're very proud to be finalists for this prestigious award - with gratitude to our loyal members who make every day possible 💓
#Coop #Awards #Schools #Catering #Music #Governance #IT #HR #Finance #Safety
November 14, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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It's National School Meals Week 2025!
This year, we're celebrating: ‘School Lunch Skills for Life’ with a week of delicious school meals and fun, educational activities.
November 10, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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November 6, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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🎈"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 🤓
www.youtube.com/watc...
October 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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🔊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...
October 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Do say hello 👋
🎈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
October 16, 2025 at 9:07 AM
❤️ I couldn't be more proud of my colleagues, our organisation, and our community of schools, children and stakeholders ❤️
🎈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!
October 6, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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🎉 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
October 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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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
October 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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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
September 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🙏🏻😊
🎈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...
September 19, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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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
September 18, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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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
September 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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🌟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
September 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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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
September 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM