After training in DSL across three local authorities and different providers, this is by far the best training I’ve been to! 

It is excellent. The trainers are not regurgitating the legal documents. It’s hands on and practical with real on the ground “walk-through” advice of processes and forms.

Excellent. Absolutely excellent.

Beverley Walker-Gordon – Headteacher – The Orchards Primary Academy, Greenheart Learning Partnership

One of the best updates I have attended, the training will support the critical reflection of the DSLs in my school

Sukhbinder Gosal – World’s End Junior School

Great opportunities for an honest discussion across schools and to see successes from other schools and to see and compare and share good practise tips.

Assistant head teacher

Course leader was absolutely fabulous. So nice to have someone relatable, not being out of the classroom long, delivering courses. Message of the course was received well due to the level of empathy and understanding of our role. Thank you very much!

Sophie O’Neill Class TEacher – St Bernards Catholic Primary School

RE COURSE: Simone was very knowledgeable in the field of RE and was able to answer many of my questions based around Special Education.

Lori Hake, SUBJECT LEADER – Victoria Special School

ENGLISH COURSE: Emma was lovely and incredibly personable. Her delivery was clear, calm and concise and it was very reassuring how she went through all the stages of the training leaving plenty of room for reflection and discussion. I really enjoyed the session with Emma and have taken back lots of pointers to include in my wider teaching practise.

Huma Khan, class teacher

MATHS COURSE: Useful session, lots to think about that relate to more than just a Maths setting when considering TAs roles. 

Edward Tierney, Teaching Assistant – Archway School 

I just wanted to email you to thank you personally for today’s KS2 course – it was great! You jam packed it full, with excellent content and a perfect balance of going through content and then looking at the writing pieces at the end to moderate.

Sarah Richards, Head of Department – BEST Academies

Denise was very thorough and informative as always and gave time for delegates to ask questions. She was able to provide all the necessary information needed to ensure the PSC is administered correctly within schools.

Jessica Sparkes, Assistant Headteacher – Yarnfield Primary School

Denise was a fantastic presenter and was extremely knowledgeable in all areas of the screening check. All our questions were answered with ease.

Helen Griffin, Classroom Teacher – Arden Primary School

A great day – lots of opportunities to share ideas and learn from others

NPQLTD delegate

Helen is an excellent facilitator. She supportive and informative.

NPQLTD delegate

The presentations we did in small groups were really effective”, “A good and engaging session

NPQLBC delegate

Many thanks for the resources which you have sent through. Thank you for organising such a valuable course – the presenters and content were exceptional. (Let’s Cook event)

Claire Peart – Lozells Junior and Infant

Services For Education has worked with us since the inception of our Health for Life® programme, helping to develop and deliver a successful healthy lifestyle programme for Birmingham schools, focusing on healthy eating and cookery, growing food and physical activity. We are proud of the partnership, particularly valuing Services For Education’s experience and understanding of the school environment with its multiple priorities and demands. The team’s flexibility, commitment and enthusiasm to support and guide schools in adopting the Health for Life programme has led to long-lasting impact on participating schools’ curriculum and culture, encouraging and enabling pupils, families and school staff to lead healthier lifestyles. We are delighted to see the positive changes which have been achieved in primary, nursery and secondary schools over the last 12 years and are pleased to have now reached half the primary schools in the city. We look forward to continuing our partnership to involve more schools in Health for Life.

Kelly Farrell, Community Affairs and Sustainability Manager – Mondelez International

I’ve been able to improve my playing immensely thanks to orchestra peers and tutors pushing me, I have made a number of friends and have had amazing opportunities throughout the year to play some great music in some of the UK’s most renowned concert halls.

lucas houldcroft – trumpet student

Our students do not easily collaborate so to work together, editing and improving to make music, has been a positive challenge and they are visibly learning and enjoying the experience. It’s the layering of their combined efforts which is lovely to witness.

debbie poole, class teacher – baskerville school

Through Services For Education, I was able to have free instrumental tuition, free instrument loans and access to free coached ensembles ranging from their Big Band through to their Symphony Orchestra. They equipped me with all the tuition and tools that I needed throughout my 10 years with them completely free of charge. Music education can be a life changer and a lifesaver; it can level the playing field and provide people with the skills they will need to tackle an increasing challenging and demanding work place.

Xhosa Cole – Former Ensembles Member and Winner of BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year 2018

I wanted to quickly drop an email and share some lovely news. One of our year 11 students who takes lessons is a looked after child so there was a meeting last week with social workers etc.

The feedback from the meeting is that the student is only engaging in music and he has said music is what is keeping him going at the minute, in particular his instrumental lessons.

I just want to thank SFE for all your hard work with this student and congratulate you on being such a positive influence to what can be a difficult child. Thanks for all your hard work

Anonymous talking about our Music cares project

Our involvement has been so beneficial for E. We joined during lockdown and we looked forward to the sessions hugely, they were so cheering and uplifting. E found it wonderful to be part of a group where she felt accepted and celebrated. Her confidence in her ability to sing and perform has increased and she has since started having singing lessons and joined another choir as well!

Parent of Inclusive choir Member

I just wanted to send you a message to say how amazing M and my dad found Tiger Tiger – when I called my dad after work he was absolutely buzzing about it and it sounded incredible!! Both M and the other service user who went got so much from it. I had a tear in my eye when my dad was talking to me about it all and how much M communicated non verbally. I really hope it is successful for you all because it is such a wonderful opportunity you are giving to adults like M. I really hope there is one session in a half term so that I can go with M!!! Congratulations on this amazing project. Best wishes, E x

Emily, Tiger Tiger family member