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.

We’re delighted to announce that our IT Services Team has been shortlisted for the Service Desk Institute (SDI) Awards 2027 in the category of Managed Service Provider Service Desk of the Year.

The SDI Awards are among the most respected accolades in the IT service and support sector, recognising organisations and individuals who demonstrate excellence in service delivery, innovation, transformation and customer experience. 

This achievement is a fantastic recognition of the dedication, expertise and customer focus that our IT colleagues bring to their work, and reflects the passion, professionalism and commitment demonstrated every day. It also highlights the positive impact that colleagues throughout our organisation make by working together to deliver outstanding support to schools.

đź‘ŹEverything crossed for the next stage, which includes a presentation to the judging panel!

You can read more about the awards here:

We’re Delighted To Announce Our SDI Awards 2027 Shortlist

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