We were thrilled to hear from Abigail Killarney, Subject Leader at Harborne Primary School, regarding her experience attending one of our English courses 📚 A big thank you to Abigail 🌟 Find out more about our #EnglishCPD offer via our website 👉 buff.ly/CVZNRid

The Next Chapter for SFE 🚀 In a world that continues to evolve at pace, SFE is proud to launch our new Strategy for 2025–2028 - a focused, ambitious plan that builds on our successes and responds to the changing needs of those we serve 👉 buff.ly/0FwP0ij

Receive Safeguarding Updates and Advice, Monthly 💡 Subscribe to our monthly safeguarding newsletter for the latest insights, updates and expert advice in the world of safeguarding 👉 buff.ly/0YBzh7e  #Safeguarding #DSL #SafeguardingChildren

Our work means so much to the people taking part, impacting their lives in more ways than just the music; it brings people together, it builds their confidence and gives them something to focus on and enjoy ❤️ 👉 buff.ly/zN9dwHR

Why is music so important? 🤔 Music has been shown to improve a child’s mood, boost brainpower, build confidence and resilience while teaching patience, cognition and discipline 🎶 Learn more about SFE Music Service here 👉 buff.ly/5HSZOc5  #MusicEducation

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/eCQs0UZ

Join our team as an Administration Officer 💡 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and experienced administrator to join our Shared Services Team at Services For Education. Find out more and apply here 👉 buff.ly/9yO0Tyc

A huge well done and thank you to Money and Ali, who faced their fears by jumping out of a plane this weekend, raising much needed funds for SFE 🪂❤️ Have Money and Ali inspired you to take on your own challenge? If so, why not join #TeamSFE 👉 buff.ly/ddT7x5u

Join our team as a Sitar Teacher 💡 We're looking for a passionate and inspiring Sitar teacher to join our dedicated team. Find out more and apply here 👉 buff.ly/lZWTeBt  #Hiring

Head of Music at Services For Education, Richard Mabbott, explores the role of music in everyday life and how we as educators can use the power of music to improve education and change lives 👉 buff.ly/zuoI1wr  #MusicEducation

Following the release of Netflix’s Adolescence, which recently won best limited series and prizes for its directing and writing at the Emmy Awards 2025, our safeguarding experts have created an infographic designed to help schools and parents 👉 buff.ly/ZYBpCR8

SFE #Newsletter for Schools 📧 Subscribe to our monthly newsletter for expert-curated insights, guidance and resources in the world of #education - collated and created by our expert advisers 💡 Sign up today to stay informed, inspired and ahead 👉 buff.ly/PkFB9Kd

We're thrilled to share that SFE have been named finalists in the 10th Birmingham Awards 2025! 🎉 Votes are now open, which contribute to the judges final scores, and close on Sunday 14th September 2025 at midnight 🙌👉 buff.ly/V8vGrJ0

The Writing Framework: A Long-Awaited Step in the Right Direction? 💡 In her recent blog, Education Adviser here at SFE, Emma Mudge, discusses the new writing framework 👉 buff.ly/mxx5gyF

Our twice-yearly Charity Newsletter shares highlights of what's been happening across our charitable projects, fundraising efforts, and other exciting news, as well as ways in which you can get involved 💡👉 buff.ly/4FxPm5y  #Charity #Newsletter

We were thrilled to hear from Ben Taylor, Strategic School Improvement lead at St Teresa of Calcutta MAC regarding his experience with SFE. A huge thank you to Ben for this fantastic feedback 👏 Find out more about our #Safeguarding offerings here 👉 buff.ly/Rxx7ywO

Assistant Head of #Ensembles, Saphran Ali, explores why ensemble playing in schools is so important and how it can benefit children in ways that go far beyond the #music itself 👉 buff.ly/PtrbRxj

Our £1.99 Guide to the Key #Safeguarding Updates 2025 💡 Our advisers have created a comprehensive resource that gives DSLs and school leaders everything they need to know about the latest statutory changes in #KCSIE 2025 👉 buff.ly/davruHR

We'd like to say a warm welcome back to all the teachers and pupils returning to school this week 📚 If you should need any support this year, don't hesitate to visit our website or contact the team 👉 buff.ly/qpbMspx  #BackToSchool #SchoolSupport #MusicProvision

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, our #TeamSFE skydivers Money and Ali were unable to do their jump at the weekend. The jump will now take place in a few weeks' time ❤️ 👉 buff.ly/QpTovCs

#Safeguarding and Child Protection Inset (Pre-Recorded Webinar) 💡 This pre-recorded webinar is a convenient way to update all staff on the key principles of safeguarding and child protection, fully aligned with national guidance from September 2025 👉 buff.ly/vENuPBv

Did you know that SFE #MusicSchool offers a variety of private lessons for adults and children, with specialist instrument teachers? 💡 We were thrilled to hear from Christian Bohm who details his experience with the Music School 👏 Find out more here 👉 buff.ly/2GxcdTP

SFE #Newsletter 📧 With the new academic year approaching, now is the perfect time to subscribe to our monthly newsletter for expert-curated insights, guidance and resources in the world of #education –collated and created by our expert advisers 👉 buff.ly/yhPMyFS

Poverty or Neglect? Understanding The Signs 💡 SFE #Safeguarding Education Adviser, Lucie Welch, discusses the difference between “poverty” and “neglect” and how we can support children in each case👉 buff.ly/XWdHeT9  #SchoolSupport

Termly DSL Networking Session – (Online - FREE) 💡 Our termly meetings for Designated Safeguarding leads and their deputies are an opportunity to get together, keep up to date with new guidance, legislation or key topics and share best practice 👉 buff.ly/UkzmEX5

Wishing the best of luck to Money and Ali as they take to the skies this weekend. They will be clipping in to their instructors and parachutes as they take part in SFE's first sponsored skydive. Find out more about them and how you can support them here👉 buff.ly/1ByQblL

SFE #MusicSchool 🎶 We run two wonderful Birmingham-based Music Schools, offering a variety of private lessons for adults and children, with specialist instrument teachers 💡 👉 buff.ly/Uxqj7Nk

Receive Safeguarding Updates and Advice, Monthly 💡 Subscribe to our monthly #safeguarding #newsletter for the latest insights, updates and expert advice in the world of safeguarding. Don’t miss out – sign up today 👉 buff.ly/6WX6xQi

Last week we we're thrilled to introduce Money and Ali, who are taking on a sponsored skydive to fundraise for SFE 🪂 Want to know what inspired Money and Ali to take the leap - literally? Check out our latest blog to read their story 👉 buff.ly/RXZdEdv  #SFECan #YouCan

SFE #MusicSchool 🎶 Our instrumental/vocal lessons are currently offered to both adults and children💡 If you're looking to upskill or learn a new instrument, find out more about our lessons here 👉 buff.ly/2GxcdTP

We're #hiring! Join our Team as an Administration Officer 💡 💡 Contract Type: Full Time – Permanent 📍 Location: Birmingham Find out more about the role and apply here 👉 buff.ly/YRnL354  #AdministrationOfficer #JoinOurTeam

Did you know that #YouCan help us create opportunities through the power of music and learning by supporting #TeamSFE? We would like to introduce Money and Ali, who are skydiving to fundraise for SFE later this month 👉 buff.ly/RXZdEdv

SFE Music School offers a variety of private lessons for adults and children, with specialist instrument teachers 🎶 We offer In-Person, Online and Flexi lessons (a mixture of both) 💡 Find out more here 👉 buff.ly/M55Aafu  #MusicSchool

How can we prepare children to stay safe during the summer holidays?💡 With the holidays now underway, Interim School Support Lead and Education Adviser here at SFE, Jo Perrin, discusses four tips for keeping children safe this summer 👉 buff.ly/qcfWV23  #SchoolHolidays

8 Family‑Friendly Activities to Enjoy in Birmingham this Summer ☀️ We’ve put together a list of fun, family-friendly activities to enjoy in and around Birmingham, come rain or shine… 👉 buff.ly/5C09UHJ  #SummerHolidays

We'd like to say thank you to everyone who has supported us this school year. Your support means we can continue to bring music opportunities to people across Birmingham ❤️  Visit our website to find out more about the work we do as a charity 👉 buff.ly/NEmJx3t

We were thrilled to hear from Abbie Nicholls, Class Teacher at Featherstone Primary School, regarding her experience attending one of our English courses - a huge thanks to Abbie for this brilliant review 👏 Find out more about our English courses here 👉 buff.ly/7Ax2Yqa

Receive Safeguarding Updates and Advice, Monthly 💡 Subscribe to our monthly #safeguarding #newsletter for the latest insights, updates and expert advice in the world of safeguarding. Don’t miss out – sign up today 👉 buff.ly/D2USAWC

Last week, our talented musicians took to the stage as part of our Youth Proms 🎶 Ensemble places, and instrument loan, are offered free of charge to over 4,000 young musicians. To support our Ensembles, please click here 👉 buff.ly/dc3mR3V

We're still in awe of the talent shown at last week's Youth Proms 🎶 We raised just over £900 over the four evenings, if you would like to help us reach £1,000 you can donate here 👉 buff.ly/IXTryk8 A huge thank you again to everyone who joined us ❤️ #ACEsupported

What the New Statutory RSHE Guidance Means for Your School 💡 Our experienced Safeguarding and RSHE Adviser, Jo Perrin – a former pastoral lead – has taken a deep dive into the changes to the updated statutory guidance for RSHE👉   buff.ly/HwdH4Bn  #RSHE #RSHEGuidance

With another school year wrapped, we'd like to wish both educators and students a restful and inspiring summer break! Whether you're travelling, planning for next year, or just enjoying a well-deserved rest, you've earned every moment 🌞 #SummerHolidays

We'd like to take a moment to say a huge thank you to our Deputy Head of Music Service and Head of Ensembles, Charlotte Buxton. Thank you, Charlotte, for having made such a huge impact on our young musicians - we wish you the best of luck in your new role 👏🎶

🎉 We'd like to say the biggest thank you to each and everyone who has joined us this week 🎶   To our #SFEensembles - you have done us and yourselves immensely proud! ❤️   Any donations to support our ensembles are hugely appreciated 👉 tinyurl.com/y8xd6pnd   #ACEsupported

The first half of this evening's performances are officially underway, with a fantastic turnout for the final event of this year's #YouthProms 🎶   We've had a spectacular week of music from our young musicians, and this evening is no exception 👏   #YouthProms2025 #SFEensembles #ACEsupported

With the final of this year's Youth Proms 2025 taking place this evening, we can't quite believe how fast this week has gone 🎶 We can't wait to welcome those of you joining us tonight to Symphony Hall - you can find the full programme here 👉 buff.ly/2SsRzSz  #ACEsupported

Tonight marks the final evening of our 2025 Youth Proms - and what a brilliant week it's been 👏 We can't wait for one final evening of music 🎶 You can view the programme here 👉 buff.ly/2SsRzSz  *All concerts will have BSL interpretation* #ACEsupported

We were delighted to hear from Sarah Eaton, Strategic Pastoral & DSL at Hamilton School, regarding her experience attending our Update for Existing DSLs on Safeguarding and Child Protection - thank you Sarah! 👏 Find out more about our #Safeguarding training 👉 buff.ly/N576prF

Night three of our #YouthProms is officially complete here at Symphony Hall, with the final evening of this week's performances taking place tomorrow 🎶 Any donations to support our ensembles are hugely appreciated 👉 buff.ly/IXTryk8 #ACEsupported

We've had a fantastic first two evenings at Symphony Hall this week for our #YouthProms2025 - a huge well done to our ensemble members who have put on spectacular performances - you should all be very proud 👏 Find the full programme here 👉 buff.ly/2SsRzSz  #ACESupported