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.

Dear Member

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:

Open Book

Inside, you can learn about:

  • The value of co-operative membership
  • SIPS recognition at the Social Economy Awards
  • Helping your school meet Carbon Literacy compliance
  • Boosting Skills Pathways in Construction
  • Meet the team: New appointments in Catering and Governance
  • Our new IRP Service goes live
  • Reliable HR & Payroll solutions
  • Benefit from Cashback with our IT Buyers Club
  • Christmas musical extravaganza and Music Service diary dates
  • Helping you manage your Data – GDPR & SAR requests
  • Shaping Brighter Futures for Tipton
  • We’ve refreshed our Website – have you seen it yet?
  • Celebrating Success at Westminster   

We hope you enjoy the read and welcome your thoughts: feedback@sips.co.uk

With very best wishes for 2026

Brian Cape

Chief Executive

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