Our Vulnerable Child Register (VCR) is a purpose-built management tool designed to help Designated Safeguarding Leads (#DSLs) and Senior Leadership Teams track, monitor, and support children effectively.
Find out more and purchase for £9.99 here 👉 buff.ly/xqdW1Or
Education Adviser, Lucie Welch, recently featured in a collaborative podcast between CPOMS and SFE, exploring how rapidly advancing #AI technologies are reshaping the #safeguarding landscape in schools.🎙️
Listen to the full episode here 👉
A large group of young musicians seated in a bright rehearsal hall during Great Big Woodwind Day 2026. Viewed from behind, the students are focused on their sheet music while a female conductor at the front of the room leads the ensemble with expressive hand gestures.
A wide shot of music educators and professionals gathered for a presentation at the Birmingham Music Education Conference, hosted by Services For Education. The image captures the scale of the active workshop taking place in a theatre-style setting.
A wide-angle view from the back of a concert hall during the SFE Spring Concerts 2026. A large youth orchestra is performing on a brightly lit, modern wood-paneled stage under an acoustic ceiling. An audience is seated in the foreground, watching the performance, which includes a variety of instruments and percussion.
What a month for music in Birmingham! 🎶✨
From CPD at Birmingham Music Education Conference to the 'Great Big Woodwind Day' and our Spring Concerts, March has been a true celebration of musical talent.
Find out more about SFE #MusicService here 👉 buff.ly/p87mpqV
Our newest #SchoolSupport team member, Claire Steele, takes us behind the scenes to show what a typical day looks like as an SFE Education Adviser. From delivering training to carrying out essential #Safeguarding Audits 👉 buff.ly/7DJrIWT
#Safeguarding #DSL
Through our work #SFECan change lives through the power of music and learning 💡
Click here to read more about what #MusicCan achieve 🎶👉 buff.ly/C62w62m
Social media announcement for the Birmingham Inclusive Choir. Against a vibrant yellow background, a microphone is shown next to details for the next session on Saturday 18th April 2026. The graphic includes Services For Education's logo and their award-winning expert tagline.
Our Birmingham Inclusive Choir, led by experienced Choir Leaders, welcomes children and young people under the age of 25 with disabilities to enjoy a safe and inclusive place to develop their singing and music-making skills. Join our next session 🎶👉 buff.ly/9X1Wfmz
Meet the team graphic for Adam Hickman, the Deputy Head of Music Service at Services For Education. The image includes a professional portrait and detailed text about his career in music education.
Meet Adam Hickman, our Deputy Head of Music Service 🎶
A graduate of @royalbirmcons.bsky.social, Adam’s career is rooted in both performance and music education.
Learn more about our Music Service here 👉 buff.ly/Yh4Ni7X
#MusicED
A blue promotional graphic for Services For Education's safeguarding newsletter. The image shows a girl in a pink and white polka-dot raincoat holding a large, multi-colored rainbow umbrella. The text reads: 'SFE Safeguarding Newsletter. Keep up to date with the latest insights, updates and expert advice.' A purple footer contains the tagline: 'Our Award-Winning Experts Bring Music and Learning to Life.'
As a DSL, staying updated on the latest safeguarding trends can feel challenging, but our monthly Safeguarding Newsletter is here to make it easier💡
Get safeguarding updates straight to your inbox 👉 buff.ly/689L3sj
#Safeguarding #DSL
Our Ensembles are free for young musicians to join, but it costs SFE up to £400 per placement each year. If you would like to support our young musicians on their journey, #YouCan find out more and donate here 👉 buff.ly/W3p12dH
#SFEEnsembles #MusicCan
Thank you to everyone who joined us last weekend for our #SpringConcerts and a huge well done to our talented #SFEensembles for their brilliant performances 🎶
Any donations to support our ensembles, no matter how big or small, make a real difference ❤️👉 buff.ly/As0U0mb
In partnership with Mondelez International 🌟
Below are a few BTS shots of our morning at Grace & Savour at Hampton Manor, where we filmed this year's #Cookathon recipe walk-through with David Taylor! 🎥
Find out how your school can sign up here 👉 buff.ly/pOX1nzz
#HealthForLife
In partnership with Mondelez International 🌟
Promotional graphic for the Health For Life Cookathon 2026, hosted by Services For Education. The event is scheduled for 3rd June 2026 and features a "cook along" with Michelin-starred chef David Taylor. To the right, a portrait of David Taylor shows him wearing a white chef’s jacket and a tan apron, looking off-camera. The background is a soft teal colour, and a purple banner at the bottom reads: "Our Award-Winning Experts Bring Music and Learning to Life."
We're absolutely thrilled to share that this year's #Cookathon Chef will be none other than Michelin-starred Chef and Chef Director at Grace & Savour at Hampton Manor, David Taylor 🎉
📣 Calling all schools! Find out how to sign up here 👉
buff.ly/pOX1nzz
"An orange and yellow gradient promotional graphic from Services For Education. The text reads: 'Safeguarding and Child Protection for DSLs. Available online or centre-based.' The image features a pair of yellow wellington boots standing under a matching yellow umbrella. The purple footer states: 'Our Award-Winning Experts Bring Music and Learning to Life.'"
Safeguarding and Child Protection for Designated Safeguarding Leads 💡
This course will equip staff with the necessary knowledge, understanding and practical strategies to undertake the responsibilities of the #DSL, or DDSL role 👉 buff.ly/g2qjMDh
#DSL #Safeguarding
A black and white promotional graphic from Services For Education featuring a microphone on a stand wearing a small straw hat with white flowers on. The text reads: '#YouCan Support our future concerts by donating today.' The bottom right includes the Fundraising Regulator logo, and the teal footer identifies the organisation as an award-winning charity with its registered charity number.
We offer ensemble places free of charge, providing instruments, lessons, and performance opportunities to nearly 4,000 young musicians, but this is only possible through fundraising efforts. If you would like to support our Ensembles, #YouCan donate here 👉 buff.ly/KxtH5pT
Thank you to everyone who joined us this evening for a second night of fantastic music from our #SFEensembles 🎶
If you are able to support our ensembles, any donations, no matter how big or small, make a real difference ❤️👉 cafdonate.cafonline.org/25536#!/Dona...
#SpringConcerts #ACEsupported
This evening's #SpringConcerts have officially kicked off here at The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire 🎺🎸🎶
It's fantastic to see so many of you with us - comment below if you're here this evening! ❤️ 💬
#SFEensembles #ACESupported
We're thrilled to be here at The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire this evening for a second night of music from our #SFEensembles 🎶
Find out more about our #SpringConcerts here 👉 www.servicesforeducation.co.uk/spring-conce...
#ACESupported
Services For Education's Spring Concerts promotional graphic for 15th March 2026. Features a colourful gradient background and a microphone wearing a straw hat with yellow flowers.
After a fantastic evening of music last night, we can't wait to do it all again this evening 🎶🌸
This evening's concerts will kick off at 6 pm at The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. You can view the full programme for this evening's concerts here 👉 buff.ly/tBCNl4y
#SFEensembles #ACESupported
Services For Education's Spring Concerts promotional graphic for 14th March 2026. Features a colourful gradient background and a microphone wearing a multicoloured hat.
Our #SpringConcerts will be kicking off at 7pm this evening at The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire 🌸🎶
You can view the full programme for this evening's concerts here 👉
buff.ly/tBCNl4y
#SFEensembles #ACESupported
Services For Education's Spring Concerts promotional graphic for 14th - 15th March 2026. Features a colourful gradient background and a microphone wearing a straw hat with yellow flowers.
Our #SpringConcerts will be taking place in just two day's time at The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire 🎶
There's still time to book your tickets if you haven't already! Find out more here 👉 buff.ly/4Le1FhT
#SFEensembles #ACESupported
International Women’s Day, which took place on Sunday, 8th March, presents a global opportunity to recognise the strength, resilience and achievements of women and girls, while continuing to advocate for equality and opportunity worldwide 👉 buff.ly/2de6gfX
#IWD2026
A blue graphic introducing Emma Mudge as Education Adviser at Services For Education. The image includes a biography detailing Emma's expertise in English and Safeguarding, alongside a headshot of Emma.
Meet our Team 🤝
Education Adviser, Emma Mudge, aims to empower staff and school leaders with the practical tools and confidence they need to help every pupil thrive.
Find out more about our #Safeguarding and #School Support training via our website 👉 buff.ly/u1mQlkd
KCSIE 2026 Draft: What do Schools Need to Know? 💡
Education Adviser, Lucie Welch, discusses the draft, including key updates and actions teachers can take now 👉 buff.ly/VqIfCZJ
#KCSIE #Safeguarding #DSL
In her recent blog, Education Adviser, Claire Steele, explains what the Government’s new ''Every child achieving and thriving'' document means for schools 👉 buff.ly/HcaFFDA
#SchoolSupport
Being part of our Ensembles is free for our young musicians, but costs us up to £400 per placement, each year.
If you would like to support our Ensembles and be part of their journey #YouCan donate here 👉 buff.ly/TbFfWl4
#SFEEnsembles #MusicCan #YouCan
A big thank you to the brilliant trade stands at this week's conference - as well as our Headline Sponsor, @normansmusic.bsky.social 💡
Music Teachers Association, @beatgoesonuk.bsky.social, ABRSM, TiME, Chamberlain Music, SPML, Trinity College London, and @charangamusic.bsky.social🎶
#ACEsupported
A big thank you to our headline sponsor, @normansmusic.bsky.social, for joining us at this year's Birmingham Music Education Conference 🎶
Jack and Andy were at the Birmingham Music Education Conference yesterday, hosted by @sfe-posts.bsky.social at Midlands Arts Centre! 🎶 It was an inspiring day for music educators, focusing on CPD in accessible music tech and collaboration. Thanks to Services for Education for a fantastic event!
