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The work and achievements of Services For Education are frequently featured in the media. For...
Nov
Advice For Schools News What's New
What’s New? SFE Conferences & Spring Term Training Courses
Welcome Back! We hope you enjoyed a fantastic half-term and are ready for a successful...
Nov
Press Release
Birmingham’s young musicians selected for Royal Albert Hall proms performance
Eleven young Birmingham musicians from five local schools have been chosen to perform at the...
Nov
Charity News Press Release
New Chair of Trustees for Services For Education
The new Chair of Trustees at a Birmingham education charity has praised the organisation’s work...
Nov
Advice For Schools News Partners Success Stories
More than just training delivery – how SFE collaborates with other agencies to aim to eradicate harmful practices
Sometimes people ask me “as an Education Adviser, apart from delivering training what else fills...
Sep
News Press Release
New Head of Music for Birmingham’s Music Service sings praises for city’s music education
A Specialist Leader of Education for Music and an Assistant Headteacher – who started his...
Sep
Advice For Schools News What's New
What’s New? Autumn Term Training Courses and our brand new Advantage Programme
Welcome Back! We hope you enjoyed a fantastic summer break and are ready for a...
Sep
News Press Release
Birmingham music teacher awarded top international honour for his contribution to Gospel music
A Birmingham music teacher, who has encouraged hundreds of young people to take up singing...
Aug
News Press Release
Charity pays tribute to music teaching leader who has helped thousands of children to enjoy playing music
Services For Education, the Birmingham charity responsible for Birmingham’s Music Service that teaches music each...
Jul
News Press Release
Independent Chair Appointed as Music Hub Embarks on new Initiative to Increase Music Education in Birmingham
The Director of Birmingham Arts School and former Associate Director of the Birmingham Rep has...
Jul
Charity News
SFE Employee Set to Take Part in Birmingham Running Festival
This month, our Digital Content Coordinator Beth will be taking on a 10k in order...
Jul
Charity News Press Release
Music charity seeks golfers with swing
Golf players who enjoy a little swing and playing in a quartet are being invited...
May
Charity News
SFE’s First Ever Charity Golf Tournament
Come and put your swing to good use and help us hit the high notes...
May
News
SATs – A poem for the Year 6 Children Preparing to take the tests ❤️
With SATs week fast approaching, Safeguarding Adviser Lucie Welch has written a poem for the...
May
News Press Release
Education charity appointed Music Hub Lead for Birmingham
Birmingham school children will also benefit from new music instruments, equipment and technology as part...
May
Charity News
Local business supports local charity to raise nearly £1,500 within a few hours.
We are excited to be working with employees from our local Brewin Dolphin office as...
Apr
Advice For Schools News What's New
What’s New? Summer Term Training Courses and CPD For Schools
It’s the Summer term! So that means time to start prepping for September… We all...
Apr
News
NPQ funding explained – The wait is finally over…
Here at Services For Education we can help school leaders and aspiring school leaders navigate...
Apr
Charity News
#TeamSFE – SFE Employee Set to Take on Birmingham Running Festival
#TeamSFE – SFE employee Beth set to take part in this year’s Birmingham Running Festival...
Mar
News Press Release
“Leadership is about staying true to your vision,” says charity chief executive
Leadership in charity, voluntary and commercial organisations is about being curious, motivated – and grateful,...
Mar
Charity News Press Release
Education charity judged ‘Best Training Provider or Educational Establishment of the Year’
Services For Education, the Birmingham education charity, has been judged ‘Best Training Provider or Educational...
Mar
Charity News Press Release
Birmingham pupils cook with Michelin-trained chef and internet sensation, Poppy O’Toole
More than 3,000 school children from across Birmingham have swapped their pens for pans and...
Mar
Charity News Press Release
Birmingham schools who ‘grow their own’, praised by Lord Mayor
One in two Birmingham primary schools have taken part in Health for Life® initiative Children...
Feb
Advice For Schools News
Cookathon 2024 – Encourage a healthy approach to food and nutrition with SFE, Mondelez International and a very special guest!
In partnership with Mondelez International, we’re delighted to share that our Health for Life Cookathon...
Jan
Advice For Schools News What's New
What’s New? Spring Term Training Courses and CPD For Schools
Happy New Year! Let’s make 2024 the best yet! A whole new year means a...
Jan
Charity News
SFE’s Festive Raffle
This Christmas saw Services For Education run our first festive raffle, with people entering via...
Jan
Advice For Parents Charity News
Big Give Update
At the end of November, Services For Education took part in our very first Big...
Jan
Advice For Parents Advice For Schools Charity Music News
SFE’s Magical Music Moments of 2023
The festive season has once again arrived and we’re reaching that wonderful time of year...
Dec
Charity News Press Release
Birmingham’s Inclusive Choir has just one week to double its money in Big Give Christmas campaign
Choir plans for “twice as many young people with disabilities in Birmingham to enjoy singing...
Nov
Advice For Schools News Press Release
“Think beyond phonics,” says education adviser for English
A former Deputy Head Teacher is encouraging primary school teachers to “think beyond phonics” and...
Oct
Advice For Parents Advice For Schools News
Israel-Palestine: Educating During a Crisis
SFE Religious Education Adviser Dr Simone Whitehouse-James Responds to the Current Crisis in Israel/Palestine, Sharing...
Oct
Press Release
Top level experts to speak at online primary reading conference
Inspiration, engagement and attainment in primary reading are three themes being explored by leading experts...
Sep
Advice For Schools News What's New
What’s New? Autumn Term Training Courses and CPD For Schools
Welcome Back! We hope you had a wonderful summer and are raring to go for...
Sep
Charity News
Services For Education and Mayfield School on ITV Central for the launch of brand-new music resource, Count Me In!
On Monday 10th July, Services For Education visited Mayfield School, Birmingham, to put our brand-new...
Jul
Advice For Schools News Safeguarding
Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 Updates
You’re likely aware that The Department For Education has recently released the draft of its...
Jun
Charity News Press Release
Thousands of Children with Special Education Needs Would Benefit From Greater Exposure to Music, Says Music Education Professor and Education Charity
New evidence-backed music resource will support children with life-long benefits More than a million and...
Jun
Advice For Schools Charity Music News
Why is Music Important in Schools and What Can You Do to Prioritise it?
Discover why music education in schools is important under the National Plan for Music Education,...
Jun
News
Up to £800 Additional Funding to Help Support Staff Release Costs
We’re delighted to share that the Department for Education has updated the Targeted Support Fund...
May
Charity News
Conservatoire Students to Take to the Stage to Raise Funds for Future SFE Musicians
Join Conservatoire Students at the APD Gala Concert, Raising Money for Services For Education We...
May
Charity News
The King’s Coronation Bandstand Project – A Day to Remember
Over 1,100 guests and more than 500 young performers over four concerts – our Ensemble...
May
Charity News Press Release
Three New Trustees for Education Charity
A school head teacher, the chair of an influential think-tank group, and a senior policy...
May
News
Updated – What to expect when you attend training at Holt Court
Updated 15th May 2023, first posted 14th January 2022 We are delighted to be able...
May
News Press Release
Birmingham musicians take to the stage as part of the King’s Coronation celebrations
More than 500 young musicians from Birmingham are to take to the stage at the...
Apr
Advice For Schools News
Exciting Opportunity for Primary Schools: Take Part in a 1stClass@Number Research Project
Our interventions team are delighted to be facilitating the intervention training for the further EEF...
Apr
News Press Release
New partnership will increase teacher training opportunities in Birmingham supporting ‘golden thread’ approach
A Birmingham teaching education provider has committed to increase training opportunities for teachers in Birmingham,...
Mar
News Press Release
Services For Education expands partnership with one-handed music charity
175 Birmingham schools participating in scheme that enables disabled children to enjoy making music Physically...
Mar
News Press Release
West Midlands’ Inclusive Choir Scoops Prestigious National Award
The West Midlands’ Inclusive Choir has won the ‘Excellence in SEND (Music and Drama)’ Award...
Mar
Job Vacancies News
What is it that drives a professional charity fundraiser?
What is it that drives a professional charity fundraiser – that encourages them to turn...
Mar
News Press Release
Charities work together to create a song for the Commonwealth
Two charities have joined forces to create a song for the Commonwealth that was inspired...
Feb
Music News
Come Together Everybody – A Song Project supported by the Lunar Society
SFE is pleased to share this original song, Come Together Everybody, inspired by Her Majesty...
Jan
Advice For Schools News What's New
What’s New? Spring Term Training Courses and CPD For Schools
Happy New Year! Here’s to a brilliant 2023. At Services For Education, the Spring Term...
Jan
News
Services For Education (SFE) Central Ensembles to perform at The Elgar Hall, University of Birmingham this December
Eight SFE Central Ensembles are taking to the stage this December to showcase the culmination...
Nov
News Press Release
Education charity receives top honour in Asian business chamber award
Services For Education has been judged Outstanding Charity of the Year in the Asian Business...
Nov
News
Sharon Bell: Building a charity from scratch
Services For Education, winner of the Arts, culture and heritage category in The 2022 Charity...
Nov
News
SFE shortlisted for Asian Business Chamber Awards
Birmingham charity Services For Education has been shortlisted as Outstanding Charity of the Year in...
Oct
Advice For Schools News Partners
FGM Education and Language Study For Secondary Schools – We Need Your Input
Services For Education are conducting a new study in partnership with University of Birmingham and...
Oct
Advice For Schools News
Access Arrangements – Levelling the Playing Field
It is the responsibility of every School and college to ensure that all students have...
Sep
News
Great Big Green Week : A New, Greener Era for SFE
As we enter Great Big Green Week, Chief Executive of Services For Education Sharon Bell,...
Sep
News Press Release
Backing Our Educators
School leavers require more than qualifications if they are to meet the needs of employers,...
Sep
Advice For Schools News What's New
What’s New? Autumn Term Training Courses and CPD For Schools
Welcome to the new academic year! At Services for Education, our School Support is growing,...
Aug
Jul
News Press Release
Biggest ever Youth Proms in Birmingham returns to the stage – after two-years online
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire students are to perform a free ‘musical extravaganza’ to raise funds to...
Jul
News
Conservatoire students take to the stage to raise funds for future musicians
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire students are to perform a free ‘musical extravaganza’ to raise funds to...
Jun
News Press Release
Birmingham charity receives national accolade
Birmingham charity Services For Education has received the highest award in the Arts, Culture and...
Jun
News
Milestone Achievement for Children’s Healthy Lifestyles in Birmingham
Health for Life in Primary Schools, an award-winning programme working with schools across Birmingham, has...
Jun
News
Services For Education are Proud to be ECF delivery partner in Birmingham
Services For Education are proud to announce that they are now able to deliver the...
May
News Press Release
Birmingham-based charity shortlisted for the Charity Awards 2022
An education and training charity based in Birmingham has made the shortlist for this year’s...
May
News
Learn from the pandemic to better motivate school staff, says new Head of School Support
The new Head of School Support Services at a Birmingham charity has pledged to support...
Apr
News
Tickets are now on sale for the next SFE live Gala Concerts taking place this April
We are pleased to announce that tickets for our next set of live Area and...
Mar
News
Tributes To Charles Elvin – Former CEO At Services For Education – From Colleagues
Tributes have been made following the death of Charles Elvin, former CEO of Services For...
Mar
News
UPDATE: Due to a great response from schools, EEF/EHU have increased the capacity in the West Midlands for SFE to deliver two larger, 1stClass@Number groups.
*UPDATE* NEW PLACES NOW AVAILABLE Due to a great response from schools, EEF/EHU have increased...
Mar
Advice For Schools Meet the Team
How Music Education Needs to Evolve in the Post-Pandemic Era
As we plan for a life beyond the pandemic, what does the future of music...
Feb
News
We are proud to announce that the CPD Certification Service has accredited four of our digital courses.
Services For Education have a range of online courses suitable for those working with...
Jan
News
SFE live Feb & March concerts tickets on sale now
We are pleased to announce that tickets for our next set of live concerts are...
Jan
News
Opportunity for secondary schools to be involved in a new research project on FGM and language
New Research project on FGM and language – how the way in which we communicate...
Jan
News
We are recruiting
Services For Education is a lifelong learning charity based in the heart of Birmingham. We...
Jan
Advice For Schools Meet the Team
How the Challenges to Pupils Make PSHE and RSHE a Priority for Schools
How can teachers and leaders create PSHE and RSHE programmes that handle the ever-changing challenges...
Nov
News Press Release
Music Education And Training Charity CE Elected to Council of Birmingham Chamber – Plus New Role at Leading CIC
Sharon Bell, the Chief Executive of Services For Education, the award-winning Birmingham-based charity whose mission...
Nov
News Press Release
How Christmas Shopping Can Help Birmingham Music and Education Training Charity
Birmingham music and education charity Services For Education has joined forces with Evesham-based Give as...
Nov
News
Birmingham charity leads the way with new approach for an issue that affects thousands
Recognising the need to deal with an issue that “is a fact of life and...
Oct
Advice For Schools News
Changes to Induction – Early Career Framework 2021 Updates
The Early Career Framework (ECF) 2021 update ensures early career teachers (ECTs) focus on learning...
Oct
News Press Release
Five new inclusive choirs “born out of the pandemic” launch in-person in the West Midlands
Launch coincides with the release of a new song and music video created in lockdown...
Sep
Advice For Schools News
Essential Back-to-School Teacher Support and Guidance
Every academic year, there are many challenges to think about. Discover the latest updates and...
Sep
Advice For Schools News
DfE Issues the New Keeping Children Safe in Education 2021 Guidance
As we have become accustomed to each year, summer sees the arrival of the updated...
Aug
News
Music Education and Training Charity Wins Top Award For Its Support Of Children And The Community During The Pandemic
Services For Education, the Birmingham-based charity that uses the power of learning and of music...
Jul
News
New chair and trustees for education charity
Services For Education, the Birmingham-based charity that brings music and learning to life, has appointed...
May
Music News
Going Global – our first steps…
One of the enduring memories of the pandemic will be the extent to which we...
May
News
Education Charity Chair Retires After Nine-Years’ Service
Martin Chitty, Chair of Birmingham-based Services For Education, is retiring from the role after nine...
Apr
Advice For Schools News
Services For Education Launch New Prospectus for Schools
Services For Education are really pleased to announce the launch of their new 2021/22 Prospectus:...
Apr
News
Three honours in the prestigious National Music and Drama Education Awards
Services For Education has achieved a sensational three honours in the prestigious National Music and...
Mar
Advice For Schools News
Re-imagining Disadvantage – Reflecting on the Past Year
Covid-19 has disrupted everything that we knew to be normal – the roll-out of the...
Feb
News
Birmingham charity achieves hat-trick in national awards
Services For Education, the Birmingham education and training charity, is celebrating a hat-trick of success...
Jan
News
Education training provider reports increase in demand for safeguarding support
A new national subscription-based safeguarding training service has been launched by Services For Education following...
Jan
News
Music Boosts Learning Outcomes for Disadvantaged Schoolchildren
An innovative series of weekly interactive music workshops has been proven to boost learning outcomes...
Jan
News
Why the nation is putting its hands together for Birmingham drummer Goggie
A Birmingham drummer, who teaches drumming and percussion to Birmingham school children, has become the...
Jan
News
Education Charity Teams Up With Barclays In Pilotlight Programme
Services For Education, the Birmingham education and training charity that works with most of the...
Dec
News
SFE Music Update: Guidance For Schools Following The Latest Government Announcement
Thank you for the wonderful support you have shown our visiting music teachers over the...
Nov
Music News
Lifeline Grant is Music to the Ears of Birmingham Charity
Award-winning Birmingham-based Services For Education, whose continuing work with Birmingham schools during the pandemic has...
Oct
News
A Year Like No Other
For those working in education, 18 March 2020 was a defining moment – it was...
Oct
News
Three new trustees for Birmingham charity as it prepares for a ‘new normal’
Award-winning Services For Education, whose continuing work with Birmingham schools during the pandemic has been...
Sep
We are happy to provide expert opinion on music, educational and learning topics, please do get in touch using the individual emails/phone numbers below or call our Press Office at Clarke Associates on 0121 702 2525 or email david-c@clarke-associates.co.uk
Lucie Welch – Adviser, Services For Education
Jo Perrin - Adviser, Services For Education
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