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.
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.
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.
🍽️ 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.
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.
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.
Welcome to our new year edition of Scoop – containing the latest news, views, and services from your very own schools’ services co-operative.
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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.
We're delighted to have been shortlisted as finalists - Co-operative of the Year at the Social Economy Awards 2025 - a celebration of the people and organisations driving forward social change, innovation, and impact across the UK.
