We know that the technicalities of people management can be complex – with a myriad of challenges that can be time-consuming and often need resolving quickly.

Our HR solutions can be delivered as an annual subscription or on a ‘pay as you go’ basis , and our support can delivered face-to-face, via email and over the telephone.

As a new Headteacher who was pretty much new to every aspect of HR, the best decision I made was to move to SIPS. They have held my hand and guided me through policies and procedures, absences, disciplinaries, investigations. The list goes on. I know so much now about employment law thanks to SIPS. Nothing is ever too much, and I feel confident in every aspect of advice given.

We are experts in education HR and work with a number of different local authority schools and MATS.

What we provide

  • Tuition for small instrumental groups
  • Free access to quality musical instruments for pupils
  • Whole class music tuition (classroom instrumental lesson)
  • National Curriculum music and CPD
  • 22 out of hours music groups
  • After school clubs
  • School ensembles
  • Named HR Consultant
  • Capability, Disciplinary, Grievance, Harassment and Bullying
  • Safeguarding including attending at position of trust meetings
  • Management of Absence
  • Employment Tribunals
  • Restructures/Redundancy/TUPE Transfers
  • Annual HR Health Check
  • HR Investigations and mediation
  • Staff Wellbeing
  • Recruitment and Selection including advertising on WM Jobs
  • Pre-employment checks and clearances – employees and volunteers (inc. online DBS)
  • New Starters
  • Termination of Employment
  • Variations
  • Contracts of employment issued in accordance with employment law
  • Advice on Terms and conditions of employment and policies
  • Liaison with payroll provider
  • Maintenance of employee MIS Records
  • HR Files and Records
  • Single Central Record Audits and Advice
  • DBS checks
  • Advice on a range of terms and conditions including Teachers, NJC and Soulbury of employment and policies

Payroll & Pensions

  • All children and young people receive a high-quality music education in the early years and in schools.
  • All music educators work in partnership with children and young people’s needs and have their interests at heart.
  • All children and young people with musical interests and talents have the opportunity to progress, including professionally.

We offer high-quality payroll and pension technical services to schools, and we will work with your chosen provider.

  • Education payroll specialists
  • Dedicated payroll officer
  • CIPP and ACCA qualified staff
  • Full management reporting
  • Smooth transition process
  • Mitigated implementation risk
  • On-site & remote training
  • Staff paid on time
  • Full HMRC consultation

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Let us take the stress out of people management. Whether you need quick advice or ongoing support, our expert HR team is here to help — flexibly, reliably, and in a way that works for you.

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