Services For Education
@sfe-posts.bsky.social
An Award-Winning Charity Who Bring Music and Learning to Life ✨📚🎶
https://www.servicesforeducation.co.uk
https://www.servicesforeducation.co.uk
In her recent blog, Education Adviser, Lucie Welch, discusses how your setting can establish robust record-keeping and secure information-sharing processes to strengthen your #safeguarding and keep every child in your school protected 👉 buff.ly/b7P1mmo
Record Keeping and Information Sharing Advice for Safeguarding Practitioners - Services For Education
Education Adviser, Lucie Welch, discusses how your setting can establish robust record-keeping and secure information-sharing processes...
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February 5, 2026 at 10:01 AM
In her recent blog, Education Adviser, Lucie Welch, discusses how your setting can establish robust record-keeping and secure information-sharing processes to strengthen your #safeguarding and keep every child in your school protected 👉 buff.ly/b7P1mmo
Education Adviser, Claire Steele, explains the key implications for schools under the new Restrictive interventions, including use of reasonable force, in schools guidance, coming out in April 2026 👉 buff.ly/DBY5c6n
#RestrictiveInterventions #SchoolGuidance
#RestrictiveInterventions #SchoolGuidance
Restrictive interventions, including use of reasonable force, in schools, April 2026: Is Your School Ready? - Services For Education
Education Adviser, Claire Steele, explains the key implications for schools under the new Restrictive Interventions guidance...
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February 4, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Education Adviser, Claire Steele, explains the key implications for schools under the new Restrictive interventions, including use of reasonable force, in schools guidance, coming out in April 2026 👉 buff.ly/DBY5c6n
#RestrictiveInterventions #SchoolGuidance
#RestrictiveInterventions #SchoolGuidance
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Sign up for our Charity Newsletter, where we will share highlights of what's been happening, what to look forward to, and how you can get involved 👉 buff.ly/pHXCfAY
Sign up for our Charity Newsletter, where we will share highlights of what's been happening, what to look forward to, and how you can get involved 👉 buff.ly/pHXCfAY
February 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Do you want to hear more about our charitable activities and news sent straight to your email inbox? 💌
Sign up for our Charity Newsletter, where we will share highlights of what's been happening, what to look forward to, and how you can get involved 👉 buff.ly/pHXCfAY
Sign up for our Charity Newsletter, where we will share highlights of what's been happening, what to look forward to, and how you can get involved 👉 buff.ly/pHXCfAY
Taking place on Tuesday 3rd March 2026, the Birmingham Music Education Conference will feature a range of fantastic Trade Stand Exhibitors, including The Schools Printed Music Licence (SPML) 💡
Secure your ticket for the conference here 👉 buff.ly/RTWk0VV
#ACEsupported
Secure your ticket for the conference here 👉 buff.ly/RTWk0VV
#ACEsupported
February 3, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Taking place on Tuesday 3rd March 2026, the Birmingham Music Education Conference will feature a range of fantastic Trade Stand Exhibitors, including The Schools Printed Music Licence (SPML) 💡
Secure your ticket for the conference here 👉 buff.ly/RTWk0VV
#ACEsupported
Secure your ticket for the conference here 👉 buff.ly/RTWk0VV
#ACEsupported
As you are likely aware, the Government is launching a consultation on banning social media for under-16s in the UK. Read education expert, Claire Steele's professional take on the consultation here 👉 buff.ly/QTZMloZ
#Safeguarding #UKSchools
#Safeguarding #UKSchools
Government consultation on children’s social media use: will it protect young people’s wellbeing and ensure safer online experiences? - Services For Education
Education expert Claire Steele explores the implications of the proposed government ban on social media for under-16s...
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February 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM
As you are likely aware, the Government is launching a consultation on banning social media for under-16s in the UK. Read education expert, Claire Steele's professional take on the consultation here 👉 buff.ly/QTZMloZ
#Safeguarding #UKSchools
#Safeguarding #UKSchools
Last week, Birmingham Schools’ #JazzBand with their director Paul Douglas, were invited to perform at the @royalbirmcons.bsky.social Eastside Jazz Club as part of the Conservatoire Jazz Department’s Big Band Mondays concert series 🎺🎶
The band played superbly and received enthusiastic praise 🙌
The band played superbly and received enthusiastic praise 🙌
January 30, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Last week, Birmingham Schools’ #JazzBand with their director Paul Douglas, were invited to perform at the @royalbirmcons.bsky.social Eastside Jazz Club as part of the Conservatoire Jazz Department’s Big Band Mondays concert series 🎺🎶
The band played superbly and received enthusiastic praise 🙌
The band played superbly and received enthusiastic praise 🙌
At SFE, our expert advisers can provide in-school visits to deliver sessions on any specific safeguarding issues that are relevant to your setting, including attendance concerns 💡
Find out more via our website 👉 buff.ly/KqQiMeq
#Safeguarding #DSLs
Find out more via our website 👉 buff.ly/KqQiMeq
#Safeguarding #DSLs
January 29, 2026 at 10:01 AM
At SFE, our expert advisers can provide in-school visits to deliver sessions on any specific safeguarding issues that are relevant to your setting, including attendance concerns 💡
Find out more via our website 👉 buff.ly/KqQiMeq
#Safeguarding #DSLs
Find out more via our website 👉 buff.ly/KqQiMeq
#Safeguarding #DSLs
Taking place on 3rd March 2026, the Birmingham Music Education Conference will feature a range of fantastic Trade Stand Exhibitors, including Chamberlain Music 🎶
Secure your ticket for the conference via this link, and be sure to visit Chamberlain Music's stand 👉 buff.ly/RTWk0VV
#ACEsupported
Secure your ticket for the conference via this link, and be sure to visit Chamberlain Music's stand 👉 buff.ly/RTWk0VV
#ACEsupported
January 27, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Taking place on 3rd March 2026, the Birmingham Music Education Conference will feature a range of fantastic Trade Stand Exhibitors, including Chamberlain Music 🎶
Secure your ticket for the conference via this link, and be sure to visit Chamberlain Music's stand 👉 buff.ly/RTWk0VV
#ACEsupported
Secure your ticket for the conference via this link, and be sure to visit Chamberlain Music's stand 👉 buff.ly/RTWk0VV
#ACEsupported
2025 Annual Review💡
❤️ £62k raised to support SFE (year ending 31st August 2025).
🌟 94% of headteachers in 2024/25 rated our training as good or excellent.
🎶 We taught over 28,000 children music weekly (year ending 31st August 2025).
And more! 👉 buff.ly/l0tCUmp
❤️ £62k raised to support SFE (year ending 31st August 2025).
🌟 94% of headteachers in 2024/25 rated our training as good or excellent.
🎶 We taught over 28,000 children music weekly (year ending 31st August 2025).
And more! 👉 buff.ly/l0tCUmp
January 26, 2026 at 2:04 PM
2025 Annual Review💡
❤️ £62k raised to support SFE (year ending 31st August 2025).
🌟 94% of headteachers in 2024/25 rated our training as good or excellent.
🎶 We taught over 28,000 children music weekly (year ending 31st August 2025).
And more! 👉 buff.ly/l0tCUmp
❤️ £62k raised to support SFE (year ending 31st August 2025).
🌟 94% of headteachers in 2024/25 rated our training as good or excellent.
🎶 We taught over 28,000 children music weekly (year ending 31st August 2025).
And more! 👉 buff.ly/l0tCUmp
SFE's 2025 annual review highlights a number of achievements in several areas, including our Partnerships, Fundraising & Recognition 💡
❤️ Charitable Fundraising
🤝 Partnerships
🌟 Our Trustees
📷 Media Recognition
Read more about each area 👉 buff.ly/l0tCUmp
❤️ Charitable Fundraising
🤝 Partnerships
🌟 Our Trustees
📷 Media Recognition
Read more about each area 👉 buff.ly/l0tCUmp
January 26, 2026 at 9:01 AM
SFE's 2025 annual review highlights a number of achievements in several areas, including our Partnerships, Fundraising & Recognition 💡
❤️ Charitable Fundraising
🤝 Partnerships
🌟 Our Trustees
📷 Media Recognition
Read more about each area 👉 buff.ly/l0tCUmp
❤️ Charitable Fundraising
🤝 Partnerships
🌟 Our Trustees
📷 Media Recognition
Read more about each area 👉 buff.ly/l0tCUmp
In 2025, our fundraising went to new heights – literally! 🪂
We hosted our first sponsored tandem skydive, with Ali and Money taking the leap to help raise funds for greater access to music education 🙌
Discover more via our Annual Review 👉 buff.ly/vjgVV0z
We hosted our first sponsored tandem skydive, with Ali and Money taking the leap to help raise funds for greater access to music education 🙌
Discover more via our Annual Review 👉 buff.ly/vjgVV0z
January 23, 2026 at 11:01 AM
In 2025, our fundraising went to new heights – literally! 🪂
We hosted our first sponsored tandem skydive, with Ali and Money taking the leap to help raise funds for greater access to music education 🙌
Discover more via our Annual Review 👉 buff.ly/vjgVV0z
We hosted our first sponsored tandem skydive, with Ali and Money taking the leap to help raise funds for greater access to music education 🙌
Discover more via our Annual Review 👉 buff.ly/vjgVV0z
We know #MusicCan be a powerful tool in building skills, confidence and hope for those who get to take part 🎶
#YouCan bring the joy of music to people who would otherwise miss out.
Visit our charity website 👉 buff.ly/d6tsCfI
#YouCan bring the joy of music to people who would otherwise miss out.
Visit our charity website 👉 buff.ly/d6tsCfI
January 21, 2026 at 11:02 AM
We know #MusicCan be a powerful tool in building skills, confidence and hope for those who get to take part 🎶
#YouCan bring the joy of music to people who would otherwise miss out.
Visit our charity website 👉 buff.ly/d6tsCfI
#YouCan bring the joy of music to people who would otherwise miss out.
Visit our charity website 👉 buff.ly/d6tsCfI
We're thrilled to introduce @normansmusic.bsky.social as headline sponsor for this year's Birmingham Music Education Conference, taking place on Tuesday, 3rd March 2026 🎶
Secure your ticket for the conference via this link, and be sure to visit Normans' stand 👉
buff.ly/PHnCjeD
#ACEsupported
Secure your ticket for the conference via this link, and be sure to visit Normans' stand 👉
buff.ly/PHnCjeD
#ACEsupported
January 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM
We're thrilled to introduce @normansmusic.bsky.social as headline sponsor for this year's Birmingham Music Education Conference, taking place on Tuesday, 3rd March 2026 🎶
Secure your ticket for the conference via this link, and be sure to visit Normans' stand 👉
buff.ly/PHnCjeD
#ACEsupported
Secure your ticket for the conference via this link, and be sure to visit Normans' stand 👉
buff.ly/PHnCjeD
#ACEsupported
Taking place on Tuesday 3rd March 2026, the Birmingham Music Education Conference will feature a range of fantastic Trade Stand Exhibitors, including Technology in Music Education (TIME) 🎶
Secure your ticket for the conference here 👉 buff.ly/H0HNHPJ
#MusicEducation #ACEsupported
Secure your ticket for the conference here 👉 buff.ly/H0HNHPJ
#MusicEducation #ACEsupported
January 20, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Taking place on Tuesday 3rd March 2026, the Birmingham Music Education Conference will feature a range of fantastic Trade Stand Exhibitors, including Technology in Music Education (TIME) 🎶
Secure your ticket for the conference here 👉 buff.ly/H0HNHPJ
#MusicEducation #ACEsupported
Secure your ticket for the conference here 👉 buff.ly/H0HNHPJ
#MusicEducation #ACEsupported
Our 2025 annual review showcases achievements across multiple areas, including Educational Provision & Support 💡
📚 Comprehensive Professional Development
🖊️ Free to access resources
🔗 Online interactive courses
Read more via our annual review 👉 buff.ly/l0tCUmp
📚 Comprehensive Professional Development
🖊️ Free to access resources
🔗 Online interactive courses
Read more via our annual review 👉 buff.ly/l0tCUmp
January 19, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Our 2025 annual review showcases achievements across multiple areas, including Educational Provision & Support 💡
📚 Comprehensive Professional Development
🖊️ Free to access resources
🔗 Online interactive courses
Read more via our annual review 👉 buff.ly/l0tCUmp
📚 Comprehensive Professional Development
🖊️ Free to access resources
🔗 Online interactive courses
Read more via our annual review 👉 buff.ly/l0tCUmp
Our 2025 #annualreview highlights a number of achievements in a range of areas, including Music & Cultural Engagement 👇
🎶 Music Education at the Core
❤️ Outdoor Festival & Events
🌟 Community & Inclusive Choirs
Read more via our annual review 👉 buff.ly/l0tCUmp
🎶 Music Education at the Core
❤️ Outdoor Festival & Events
🌟 Community & Inclusive Choirs
Read more via our annual review 👉 buff.ly/l0tCUmp
January 19, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Our 2025 #annualreview highlights a number of achievements in a range of areas, including Music & Cultural Engagement 👇
🎶 Music Education at the Core
❤️ Outdoor Festival & Events
🌟 Community & Inclusive Choirs
Read more via our annual review 👉 buff.ly/l0tCUmp
🎶 Music Education at the Core
❤️ Outdoor Festival & Events
🌟 Community & Inclusive Choirs
Read more via our annual review 👉 buff.ly/l0tCUmp
Delegates joined us today for their second day of training, facilitated by The Let's Cook Project💡
Funded by Mondelez International, the Health for Life programme promotes an ethos and environment which encourages a proactive approach to developing a healthy lifestyle 👉 buff.ly/bt5CSY7
Funded by Mondelez International, the Health for Life programme promotes an ethos and environment which encourages a proactive approach to developing a healthy lifestyle 👉 buff.ly/bt5CSY7
January 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Delegates joined us today for their second day of training, facilitated by The Let's Cook Project💡
Funded by Mondelez International, the Health for Life programme promotes an ethos and environment which encourages a proactive approach to developing a healthy lifestyle 👉 buff.ly/bt5CSY7
Funded by Mondelez International, the Health for Life programme promotes an ethos and environment which encourages a proactive approach to developing a healthy lifestyle 👉 buff.ly/bt5CSY7
In 2025, we stayed focused on supporting teachers and school leaders with lots of opportunities to learn and develop 💡
Find out more via our 2025 annual review 👉 buff.ly/vjgVV0z
#AnnualReview2025 #Charity
Find out more via our 2025 annual review 👉 buff.ly/vjgVV0z
#AnnualReview2025 #Charity
January 16, 2026 at 11:00 AM
In 2025, we stayed focused on supporting teachers and school leaders with lots of opportunities to learn and develop 💡
Find out more via our 2025 annual review 👉 buff.ly/vjgVV0z
#AnnualReview2025 #Charity
Find out more via our 2025 annual review 👉 buff.ly/vjgVV0z
#AnnualReview2025 #Charity
As part of our #HealthforLife programme, today we kicked off the first of two training days facilitated by The Let's Cook Project at our offices in Holt Court, which will prepare delegates for teaching cooking to pupils aged 5-11🥙🍅🥑
#HealthforLife
#HealthforLife
January 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM
As part of our #HealthforLife programme, today we kicked off the first of two training days facilitated by The Let's Cook Project at our offices in Holt Court, which will prepare delegates for teaching cooking to pupils aged 5-11🥙🍅🥑
#HealthforLife
#HealthforLife
Across the UK, schools are increasingly feeling the impact of global events on local communities.
Claire Steele discusses the #safeguarding implications of exposure to public prejudice, including why schools should address public discourse 👉 buff.ly/nGaaetW
Claire Steele discusses the #safeguarding implications of exposure to public prejudice, including why schools should address public discourse 👉 buff.ly/nGaaetW
Safeguarding, Identity and Belonging: Supporting Pupils in a Climate of Rising Antisemitism and Anti-Islamic Sentiment - Services For Education
Education Adviser, Claire Steele, discusses the safeguarding implications of exposure to public prejudice...
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January 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Across the UK, schools are increasingly feeling the impact of global events on local communities.
Claire Steele discusses the #safeguarding implications of exposure to public prejudice, including why schools should address public discourse 👉 buff.ly/nGaaetW
Claire Steele discusses the #safeguarding implications of exposure to public prejudice, including why schools should address public discourse 👉 buff.ly/nGaaetW
We would like to thank everyone that supported us in 2025 ❤️
#YouCan be part of the impact we have across the city this year. If you would like to become one of our supporters and help us make a difference, you can do so by donating here 👉 buff.ly/AXBYAvd
#YouCan be part of the impact we have across the city this year. If you would like to become one of our supporters and help us make a difference, you can do so by donating here 👉 buff.ly/AXBYAvd
January 14, 2026 at 12:02 PM
We would like to thank everyone that supported us in 2025 ❤️
#YouCan be part of the impact we have across the city this year. If you would like to become one of our supporters and help us make a difference, you can do so by donating here 👉 buff.ly/AXBYAvd
#YouCan be part of the impact we have across the city this year. If you would like to become one of our supporters and help us make a difference, you can do so by donating here 👉 buff.ly/AXBYAvd
As Hub Lead Organisation for Birmingham, we have appointed lead Schools for music to work collaboratively with us to deliver a broad range of CPD and professional learning 💡
Find out more about our wide range of CPD events and book your place here 👉https://buff.ly/boVoRQx
Find out more about our wide range of CPD events and book your place here 👉https://buff.ly/boVoRQx
January 13, 2026 at 11:02 AM
As Hub Lead Organisation for Birmingham, we have appointed lead Schools for music to work collaboratively with us to deliver a broad range of CPD and professional learning 💡
Find out more about our wide range of CPD events and book your place here 👉https://buff.ly/boVoRQx
Find out more about our wide range of CPD events and book your place here 👉https://buff.ly/boVoRQx
SFE's 2025 Annual Review highlights our successes in a range of areas, including Social Impact & Outreach 💡
Read more about our community engagement, health and wellbeing, and inclusive programmes 👉 buff.ly/l0tCUmp
#AnnualReview2025 #Charity
Read more about our community engagement, health and wellbeing, and inclusive programmes 👉 buff.ly/l0tCUmp
#AnnualReview2025 #Charity
January 12, 2026 at 12:01 PM
SFE's 2025 Annual Review highlights our successes in a range of areas, including Social Impact & Outreach 💡
Read more about our community engagement, health and wellbeing, and inclusive programmes 👉 buff.ly/l0tCUmp
#AnnualReview2025 #Charity
Read more about our community engagement, health and wellbeing, and inclusive programmes 👉 buff.ly/l0tCUmp
#AnnualReview2025 #Charity
In 2025 we continued to champion music education, inspiring and nurturing talent. Our charitable projects, such as the #MusicCan campaign, highlighted the transformative power of music in young lives 🎶🎥
Visit our annual review 👉 buff.ly/Ed15Hjh
Visit our annual review 👉 buff.ly/Ed15Hjh
January 9, 2026 at 10:01 AM
In 2025 we continued to champion music education, inspiring and nurturing talent. Our charitable projects, such as the #MusicCan campaign, highlighted the transformative power of music in young lives 🎶🎥
Visit our annual review 👉 buff.ly/Ed15Hjh
Visit our annual review 👉 buff.ly/Ed15Hjh
Recently, our safeguarding team received a query from a school regarding a specific issue involving a student who identifies as male but was born female. We’ve written this blog to support other #schools who may encounter similar situations 👉 buff.ly/J8xFEEX
Ask the Experts: A School’s Position on Gender Questioning and Breast Binders - Services For Education
Education Adviser, Jo Perrin, discusses a recent query from a school regarding a school’s position on gender questioning and breast binders.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Recently, our safeguarding team received a query from a school regarding a specific issue involving a student who identifies as male but was born female. We’ve written this blog to support other #schools who may encounter similar situations 👉 buff.ly/J8xFEEX