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.
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 […]
SIPS TechPlus+ – Essential IT Support for Schools & MATs
Constantly innovating for you – great value round the clock IT coverage 24/7 – 365 SIPS TechPlus+ – Essential IT Support for Schools & MATs In today’s tech-driven education […]
Celebrating Public Sector Catering Week – Careers in the Sector
SIPS celebrates Public Sector Catering Week – Careers in the sector Today’s focus for Public Sector Catering Week is on careers in the hugely rewarding public sector; at SIPS, […]
Black Country Music Services Join Forces
SIPS Education – Music & Arts teams up with Dudley, Walsall and Wolverhampton Councils’ Music Services to form Black Country Music Hub. Arts Council England has confirmed that the Black […]
Fully Funded Careers Programmes for Primaries in Sandwell, Walsall and Dudley
Are you a school leader in Sandwell, Walsall or Dudley? Â We’re thrilled to share a fantastic opportunity that has the potential to greatly enrich the educational journey at […]
Making Waves in Schools Finance
SIPS Schools Finance Service is our newest offering for members and provides tailored professional financial support to schools’ Senior Leadership Teams and Governing Bodies to help with budgeting and monitoring. […]