Services For Education

03/09/2026

Is your school Benedict's Law compliant? 💡

From September 2026, Benedict’s Law comes into force and places responsibility on all schools in England to ensure they are compliant with the Allergy Safety in Schools statutory guidance (July 2026).

Education Adviser here at SFE, Claire Steele, discusses the history behind the law and what is expected of schools in her recent blog 👉 link in comments 🔗

To save your team time, we’ve also created a Benedict's Law-Compliant Allergy Risk Register - available to download now for just £9.99.

What does Benedict’s Law mean for schools from September 2026? Education Adviser, Claire Steele, explains...

02/09/2026

Behind every funding request is a story waiting to happen ❤️

Fundraising is about more than just money, it’s about creating opportunities.

In her latest blog, our Fundraising Manager, Sarah, shares what life as a fundraiser is really like – from applications and budgets to the unforgettable moments when she gets to see the opportunities that supporters' generosity makes possible.

Read Sarah's blog here 👉 https://buff.ly/Bnw9DSF

Fundraising Manager at SFE, Sarah Caldwell, discusses what it's really like to be a fundraiser and what drives her...

02/09/2026

Yesterday, the entire Services For Education team gathered at Anchor Point, Birmingham, for our annual All-Colleague Day 📍

The day featured insightful sessions from Oli Wilson (Trustee at SFE), our Staff Forum, and guest speaker Cathy Madavan 💡

Bringing our teams together under one roof is always a highlight, especially as we gear up for the new academic year. A huge thank you to everyone who made the day a success - here's to a fantastic 2026/27 👏✨

01/09/2026

And just like that, it's September! 🍂

We hope everyone found some time to relax and re-charge over the summer, and are ready to get stuck into another successful academic year 📚

As you settle back into term time, our team is here to support you across Safeguarding, SEND, English, Music, and beyond.

Explore our courses, training, and school support services for 2026/27 👉 link in comments 🔗

27/08/2026

to June this year, where Health for Life schools had an outstanding presence in the 2026 Meal in a Barrow competition at Gardener's World Live, with an impressive 40 entries submitted by both current and former Health for Life primary schools and nurseries 🥗🥕🌱

Each wheelbarrow showcased not only creativity and horticultural skill, but also a clear passion for healthy eating, sustainability and hands-on learning 👏

The Meal in a Barrow showcase is a highlight of Gardener’s World Live, capturing the attention of visitors throughout the event. Crowds were drawn to the vibrant, imaginative displays, taking time to explore the unique planting schemes and read the stories behind them.

A huge well done to all the schools who took part! 💚

20/08/2026

We know what September is like 🤯

Between new timetables, classroom setups, and meeting your new cohorts, your own professional development can easily slide to the bottom of the to-do list.

Spending just 5 minutes exploring our DfE-accredited National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) now means your autumn career goals are underway before the school year even begins.

Whether you want to specialise in leading teaching, behaviour, or step into senior leadership, we have a track for you - delivered in partnership with Teach First 👉 https://buff.ly/YXkYf2c

19/08/2026

Last month, nearly 4,000 of our talented young musicians and singers took to the stage at Birmingham Symphony Hall as part of this year’s Youth Proms, treating audiences to spectacular performances over four evenings, showcasing a range of talent and musical genres 🎶

These concerts marked the end of our academic year, and we look forward to starting it all over in a couple of weeks as the new academic year begins and we welcome new musicians - as well as returning ones - into our Ensembles across the city.

As a charity, fundraising plays a large part in making opportunities such as these possible. help our Music Ensembles continue to thrive, by making a donation here 👉 https://buff.ly/UdNBSiG

Pictured: our rehearsing ahead of our 2026 Youth Proms 📸

18/08/2026

Have you been thinking about upskilling or picking up a new instrument? Learn from the experts who have been shaping music education for over half a century 🌟

In 2018, after over 50 years providing music lessons to schools, we started two new Birmingham-based Music Schools, offering a variety of private lessons for adults and children, with specialist instrument teachers.

✔️ Award-winning music team

✔️ 50 Years' Experience

✔️ Specialist teachers

Find out more and secure your spot today 👉 https://buff.ly/tDGCI7q

13/08/2026

The SENCO: The Most Undervalued Member of Staff?💡

The SENCO role is wonderfully rewarding, but it is also complex, strategic, and emotionally demanding.

In many schools, it is still undertaken alongside a full or part-time teaching commitment, requiring SENCOs to balance competing priorities with limited time and relentless expectations.

Education Adviser at SFE, Claire Steele, discusses the multifaceted role of a , offering advice on building confidence through training and community 👉

Discover the multifaceted role of a SENCO and gain insights on building SEND confidence through expert training and community support.

12/08/2026

Our young musicians do themselves, and us, proud every time they take to the stage, and last month's Youth Proms were no exception.

Their performances were fantastic, and show how really make a difference to a young person’s life, given the opportunity 🎶

We hope everyone who joined us at one (or more) of the concerts enjoyed what they saw as much as we did and felt as proud as we did of everyone who took part.

Each year, we offer nearly 4,000 Ensemble places to young musicians across the city, providing free instrument loan and repair, expert tuition, and fantastic performance opportunities such as the Youth Proms. We offer each of these placements at no charge, but it costs an average of around £280 per place, per year.

As a charity, fundraising plays a large part in making opportunities such as these possible. be part of the difference we make and help us continue to offer the incredible opportunities we do by making a donation here 👉 https://buff.ly/vVRtcvb