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.

SIPS has shown its commitment to both its staff and the environment by signing up to two key agreements, the Armed Forces Covenant and the WM Net Zero Business Pledge.

The Armed Forces Covenant is a pledge to support serving personnel, service leavers, veterans, and their families; forces-friendly employers sign the covenant to show respect through supporting colleagues who are reservists or veterans.

Net Zero

The WM Net Zero Business Pledge demonstrates a commitment to support the ambitions of the West Midlands to lead the green revolution and become a net zero carbon economy by 2041. Businesses can help achieve this through the likes of food waste reduction, greener energy use, use of electric vehicles, print savings, recycling and sustainable procurement requirements.

Community

SIPS CEO Brian Cape commented: “Our people and the community in which we work are two key focuses for us, so it makes perfect sense to sign up to both these commitments.

“As a cooperative at the heart of the community it’s in our DNA to sign up to such initiatives; with regards to the WM Net Zero Business Pledge, we are painfully aware that every business in the region must play their part in helping to create a net zero carbon economy within the next 30 years.”

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SIPS has undertaken a review of the services and infrastructure that we manage, both internally and on behalf of our customers, and can confirm that: Relevant systems have been assessed to determine whether they are affected by the vulnerability. Security updates have been applied where appropriate. DfE and NCSC guidance has been reviewed and will continue to be monitored.
SIPS Education is delighted to announce that its IT Services Team has been named a finalist in the Managed Service Provider (MSP) Service Desk of the Year (Small to Medium Enterprise) category at the SDI Awards 2027.
We're thrilled to share that our IT Services Team has been shortlisted for the prestigious Service Desk Institute (SDI) Awards 2027 in the category of Managed Service Provider Service Desk of the Year! This recognition highlights our commitment to excellence in service delivery and customer experience. It reflects the dedication and expertise of our IT colleagues, who work tirelessly to support schools and make a positive impact. Join us in celebrating this achievement and stay tuned for the next stage, where we present to the judging panel. Discover more about this exciting news and the awards by clicking the link!