We continue to work with Sandwell schools to build and support their music offer. It is our goal
to encourage every school in Sandwell to work with us, so that there is an equity of opportunity
for children to learn a musical instrument during their time at school.
We are delighted to share that SIPS Education has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Catering category of the APSE Soft Facilities Management Innovation Awards 2026.
This national recognition follows a rigorous judging process and highlights the exceptional standards, innovation, and impact of our Catering Service—trusted by schools across the Black Country and wider region.
Being selected as a finalist from such a competitive field of UK organisations is a tremendous achievement. It reflects:
We are incredibly proud of our team, whose dedication to high‑quality, child‑centred services made this recognition possible.
The winners will be announced at the awards presentation evening:
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton, Stratford‑upon‑Avon
đź“… Thursday 5 February 2026
The ceremony forms part of APSE’s two‑day Facilities, Catering and Cleaning Management Seminar, a leading national event for public sector service innovation.
APSE intends to publish details of winning submissions following the event to help share best practice across the sector. Whatever the outcome, being named a finalist is a powerful endorsement of the quality, innovation, and impact delivered by our Catering Service.
As a schools‑owned cooperative, our purpose is simple: to support the best possible outcomes for children.
We are grateful to our member schools and partners for their trust and collaboration, which help our teams to continually innovate and grow.
We look forward to celebrating with colleagues in February—watch this space for further updates!
