Benefit from our IT Bulk Buying Club!
As your local schools’ owned education co-op, we have terrific bulk buying power and have negotiated some incredible technical equipment and software license discounts to share. From servers and laptops to AV and display equipment, and Microsoft Licenses we’ve got a money saving deal for you!
HR & Payroll Made Simple: Your Trusted Partner in Education
As local authorities scale back their HR and payroll support, schools are left searching for a reliable solution. That’s where SIPS Education steps in—bringing expertise, innovation, and peace of mind to every transaction.
Our School Meals Menu – Developed With Children, Designed for Healthy Futures
🍽️ Our new school meals menu has landed – and it’s been shaped by the people who matter most.
We’re proud to launch our latest primary school menu, developed with children and taste‑tested by pupils, ensuring meals that are not only fully compliant with UK school food standards but genuinely enjoyed by young people.
Introducing Our NEW IRP Service
When exclusions happen, schools need more than a process—they need peace of mind. That’s why SIPS Education has launched its Independent Review Panel (IRP) Service, a game-changer for schools and academies navigating the complex world of pupil exclusions.
🌟 SIPS Education Announced as Finalist in the APSE Soft Facilities Management Innovation Awards 2026
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.
Purpose Over Profit: Why SIPS Membership Matters More Than Ever
At SIPS Education, we believe schools deserve something different from their service providers.
At a time when many organisations are driven by margins, shareholder expectations and commercial return, SIPS exists for one reason alone: to serve schools and young people. As a schools‑owned cooperative and not‑for‑profit organisation, everything we do is shaped by the needs, pressures and priorities of our members.
This is what truly sets us apart — and why membership matters more than ever.
🌍 Empowering Schools for a Sustainable Future
Carbon Literacy Training with SIPS Education
As the climate crisis accelerates, schools have a vital role to play in shaping a greener, more sustainable future. The Department for Education has set a clear directive: by the end of 2025, every school must appoint a Sustainability Lead and implement a Climate Action Plan. To support this, SIPS is proud to deliver Carbon Literacy Training—an accredited program recommended as CPD by the DfE and designed specifically for education professionals.
Read all about it! – Scoop Spring 2026
Welcome to our new year edition of Scoop – containing the latest news, views, and services from your very own schools’ services co-operative.
Click on the e-book to read all about it!
Celebrate Young Changemakers: Nominate for the West Midlands Young Active Citizen Award 2025–26
The West Midlands Lord-Lieutenant’s Young Active Citizen Award is back for 2025–26, and it’s time to recognise the incredible contributions of young people across our region. This prestigious award celebrates […]
Building Futures: SIPS Education Launches Employer-Led Programme to Inspire Young Talent
SIPS Education is proud to announce an exciting new initiative designed to transform career opportunities for young people across Sandwell and the wider West Midlands.