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.
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.
Why Choose SIPS?
With over 150 years of experience in HR working with payroll professionals, our team knows the challenges schools face. From complex data input to compliance with ever-changing regulations, we take care of the technicalities so you can focus on what matters most—your pupils.
Through our strategic partnership with Access, we deliver a seamless payroll service that’s accurate, efficient, and tailored to your needs. We also work closely with Wolverhampton and Sandwell Council payroll teams and other providers to ensure a fully compliant, easy-to-use system.
Who We Support
Our service is trusted by maintained schools, academies, and multi-academy trusts across the region. Whatever your setting, we’ve got you covered.
Our HR Service
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 accomplished HR team offers a wide range of consultancy services—from recruitment and policy development to employee relations and strategic workforce planning. We’re not just a service provider; we’re your partner in creating positive outcomes for staff and pupils alike.
SIPS 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.
📢 Ready to simplify HR & Payroll?
Contact:
Payroll & Transactional: Zoe.perry@sips.co.uk
HR & People: Kate.shadwell@sips.co.uk
Don’t just take our word for it! Here’s a selection of testimonials from some of our many happy members
“SIPS HR keep Access up to date on our behalf. We just send them the details on their secure website and they make the changes for us. Response times are fast and they will always try to help even if it isn’t strictly in their remit.
What’s more they are a cooperative organisation based in the West Midlands so you know every penny you spend with them goes back into the local economy.“
Peter Harper, Business Manager, Cherry Orchard Primary School, Birmingham
“Working with SIPS HR has been consistently supportive, responsive, and solution-focused. Their understanding of the challenges faced by schools, alongside their expertise with the Access system, has been invaluable. They are always on hand to offer clear guidance on both transactional and broader HR matters, and I know I can pick up the phone at any time and receive advice that is practical, timely, and immediately actionable. SIPS HR feel like a true partner – reliable, knowledgeable and genuinely invested in helping our school achieve the best outcomes for our children, staff and community.”
Simon Taylor – Head Teacher at Warren Farm Primary School, Birmingham
“Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy would like to express our sincere thanks to SIPS Education for their outstanding support during our recent, and somewhat unexpected, transition away from Birmingham City Council HR and Payroll services.
From the outset, the SIPS team demonstrated exceptional professionalism, organisation, and care. Their prior knowledge and expertise with the Access payroll system proved invaluable, allowing what could have been a complex and stressful changeover to take place smoothly and efficiently.
Throughout the process, SIPS HR were consistently accessible, proactive, and highly communicative. They ensured that we were kept well informed of every development and offered clear guidance and reassurance at each stage. Their hands-on approach and attention to detail gave our leadership team complete confidence that payroll and HR continuity would be maintained — and it was.
We are extremely grateful for SIPS Education’s expertise, reliability, and the genuinely collaborative way in which they supported our academy. The transition could not have gone more smoothly, and we look forward to continuing to work with such a professional and supportive team.”
Craig Addison, Business Manager, Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy, Birmingham
