Between lesson planning and marking, staying updated on the latest safeguarding trends can feel challenging, but we’re here to make it easier💡 Our free Safeguarding newsletter delivers expert insights directly to your inbox 👉 buff.ly/Sk8KGTB  #Safeguarding #DSL

We're thrilled to share that tickets are now available for this year's #SpringConcerts 🎶🌸 Join us on the 14th and 15th of March 2026 for two spectacular evenings of music from our SFE Ensembles 👏 📍@royalbirmcons.bsky.social Book now while tickets last 👉 buff.ly/FVoXpP0  #ACESupported

Whether it’s news about what our Ensembles have been up to, our community-based charitable projects or what people have been doing to support us, our twice-yearly #Charity Newsletter highlights it all - landing directly in your email inbox 💌 👉 buff.ly/H9VQCiP  #SFECan

The Birmingham Music Education Conference will be taking place in just one week's time! 🎶💡 Find out more about the conference, including the fantastic trade stands that will be attending, here 👉 buff.ly/RTWk0VV  #MusicEducation #CPD #ACEsupported

Meet the faces behind the impact! 💡 With a background as a #DSL, secondary school teacher and pastoral lead, Jo doesn't just talk about #safeguarding; she’s lived it. Find out more about our Safeguarding training 👉 buff.ly/2K6l5iV

Alongside a wide variety of #safeguarding courses, we also offer tailored safeguarding audits and consultancy on any specific issues that are relevant to your setting. Discover more about our safeguarding services via our website 👉 buff.ly/sDV0zlA  #DSLs

Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of an education adviser might look like? 🤔 Claire Steele describes a day in the life of an Education Adviser at SFE, including carrying out essential Safeguarding Audits 👉 buff.ly/GP5GUSU  #Safeguarding #EducationAdviser

Did you know that back in October, SFE attended two awards ceremonies on the same night? 💡 No? Well, #YouCan find out more about these activities, and more, in our twice-yearly Charity Newsletter, sent direct to your email inbox 💌 👉 buff.ly/H9VQCiP  #SFECan #MusicCan

The Birmingham #MusicEducation Conference, taking place on Tuesday 3rd March 2026, will feature a range of fantastic Trade Stand Exhibitors, including @charangamusic.bsky.social 🎶 Secure your ticket for the conference via this link👉 buff.ly/7sstqoF  #ACEsupported

Taking place in two weeks' time, The Birmingham Music Education Conference will return, featuring a number of engaging CPD sessions 🎶 There's still time to book your place if you haven't already - we can't wait to see you there! 👉 buff.ly/7sstqoF  #ACEsupported

Instrumental Teacher - Piano & Keyboard 🎹 Are you an enthusiastic keyboard/piano teacher seeking to inspire and nurture musical talent in Birmingham? We're seeking individuals with a deep passion for music and teaching to join our team 👉 buff.ly/TulRfNC  #Hiring

Join our Team as an Instrumental Teacher - Djembe 💡 Services For Education’s World Music & Percussion team is looking for an enthusiastic and skilled #Djembe Teacher to join our expanding department. Find out more and apply here 👉 buff.ly/dUO35eH  #Hiring

We were delighted to welcome a number of wonderful guests to the 2026 Health for Life awards ceremony, including Deputy Lord Mayor, Councillor Ken Wood. Find out more about our Health for Life programme, run by SFE and funded by Mondelēz International 👉 tinyurl.com/mwwrxpce

We were thrilled to spend the morning at our Health for Life Awards Ceremony - a celebration of cohort 13 schools who have achieved the Health for Life award 👏 Funded by Mondelēz International and delivered by SFE 👉 tinyurl.com/mwwrxpce

Join our Team as an Instrumental Teacher – Dhol 💡 Our World Music & Percussion team is looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Dhol Teacher to join our vibrant and diverse department. Find out more and apply here 👉 buff.ly/JqNIBzo  #Hiring

Join our Team as an Instrumental Teacher – Guitar 🎸 Are you an enthusiastic guitar teacher seeking to inspire and nurture musical talent in Birmingham? We're seeking individuals with a deep passion for music and teaching to join our team 👉 buff.ly/mhfsoaL  #Hiring

#YouCan find out all about our charitable activities in our twice-yearly #Charity Newsletter, sent direct to your email inbox 💌 Project updates, money raised, and the city-wide impact we have through our work 💡👉 buff.ly/Um2PQnp  #SFECan #MusicCan #YouCan

Join our Team as an Instrumental Teacher – Drum Kit/Djembe 💡 This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate percussionist to inspire the next generation of young musicians across Birmingham 🎶 Find out more and apply here 👉 buff.ly/HMGSaGo

The Birmingham #MusicEducation Conference will feature a range of fantastic Trade Stand Exhibitors, including Trinity College London 💡🎶 Secure your ticket for the conference and be sure to visit Trinity College London's stand on the day 👉 buff.ly/RTWk0VV  #ACEsupported

Organised by The UK Safer Internet Centre, today is #SaferInternetDay2026, with the theme being 'Smart tech, safe choices – Exploring the safe and responsible use of AI’ 💡 Lucie Welch discusses what AI is and how we can teach children to keep themselves safe around AI 👉 buff.ly/Wp6Ty9u

Music teachers and music leads from Birmingham’s primary, secondary and special schools are being invited to Birmingham Music Education Conference. Find out more via our recent press release 🎶👉 buff.ly/YkPLEXz  #MusicEdConference2026 #ACEsupported

What is a #VulnerableChildRegister and what should it look like in your setting?💡 Education Adviser at SFE, Claire Steele, details the key information that a Vulnerable Child Register should hold for schools and why it is so important 👉 buff.ly/XLILAlJ

In her recent blog, Education Adviser, Lucie Welch, discusses how your setting can establish robust record-keeping and secure information-sharing processes to strengthen your #safeguarding and keep every child in your school protected 👉 buff.ly/b7P1mmo

Education Adviser, Claire Steele, explains the key implications for schools under the new Restrictive interventions, including use of reasonable force, in schools guidance, coming out in April 2026 👉 buff.ly/DBY5c6n  #RestrictiveInterventions #SchoolGuidance

Do you want to hear more about our charitable activities and news sent straight to your email inbox? 💌 Sign up for our Charity Newsletter, where we will share highlights of what's been happening, what to look forward to, and how you can get involved 👉 buff.ly/pHXCfAY

Taking place on Tuesday 3rd March 2026, the Birmingham Music Education Conference will feature a range of fantastic Trade Stand Exhibitors, including The Schools Printed Music Licence (SPML) 💡 Secure your ticket for the conference here 👉 buff.ly/RTWk0VV  #ACEsupported

As you are likely aware, the Government is launching a consultation on banning social media for under-16s in the UK. Read education expert, Claire Steele's professional take on the consultation here 👉 buff.ly/QTZMloZ  #Safeguarding #UKSchools

Last week, Birmingham Schools’ #JazzBand with their director Paul Douglas, were invited to perform at the @royalbirmcons.bsky.social Eastside Jazz Club as part of the Conservatoire Jazz Department’s Big Band Mondays concert series 🎺🎶 The band played superbly and received enthusiastic praise 🙌

At SFE, our expert advisers can provide in-school visits to deliver sessions on any specific safeguarding issues that are relevant to your setting, including attendance concerns 💡 Find out more via our website 👉 buff.ly/KqQiMeq  #Safeguarding #DSLs

Taking place on 3rd March 2026, the Birmingham Music Education Conference will feature a range of fantastic Trade Stand Exhibitors, including Chamberlain Music 🎶 Secure your ticket for the conference via this link, and be sure to visit Chamberlain Music's stand 👉 buff.ly/RTWk0VV  #ACEsupported

2025 Annual Review💡 ❤️ £62k raised to support SFE (year ending 31st August 2025). 🌟 94% of headteachers in 2024/25 rated our training as good or excellent. 🎶 We taught over 28,000 children music weekly (year ending 31st August 2025). And more! 👉 buff.ly/l0tCUmp

SFE's 2025 annual review highlights a number of achievements in several areas, including our Partnerships, Fundraising & Recognition 💡 ❤️ Charitable Fundraising 🤝 Partnerships 🌟 Our Trustees 📷 Media Recognition Read more about each area 👉 buff.ly/l0tCUmp

In 2025, our fundraising went to new heights – literally! 🪂 We hosted our first sponsored tandem skydive, with Ali and Money taking the leap to help raise funds for greater access to music education 🙌 Discover more via our Annual Review 👉 buff.ly/vjgVV0z

We know #MusicCan be a powerful tool in building skills, confidence and hope for those who get to take part 🎶 #YouCan bring the joy of music to people who would otherwise miss out.  Visit our charity website 👉 buff.ly/d6tsCfI

We're thrilled to introduce @normansmusic.bsky.social as headline sponsor for this year's Birmingham Music Education Conference, taking place on Tuesday, 3rd March 2026 🎶 Secure your ticket for the conference via this link, and be sure to visit Normans' stand 👉 buff.ly/PHnCjeD  #ACEsupported

Taking place on Tuesday 3rd March 2026, the Birmingham Music Education Conference will feature a range of fantastic Trade Stand Exhibitors, including Technology in Music Education (TIME) 🎶 Secure your ticket for the conference here 👉 buff.ly/H0HNHPJ  #MusicEducation #ACEsupported

Our 2025 annual review showcases achievements across multiple areas, including Educational Provision & Support 💡 📚 Comprehensive Professional Development 🖊️ Free to access resources 🔗 Online interactive courses Read more via our annual review 👉 buff.ly/l0tCUmp

Our 2025 #annualreview highlights a number of achievements in a range of areas, including Music & Cultural Engagement 👇 🎶 Music Education at the Core ❤️ Outdoor Festival & Events  🌟 Community & Inclusive Choirs Read more via our annual review 👉 buff.ly/l0tCUmp

Delegates joined us today for their second day of training, facilitated by The Let's Cook Project💡 Funded by Mondelez International, the Health for Life programme promotes an ethos and environment which encourages a proactive approach to developing a healthy lifestyle 👉 buff.ly/bt5CSY7

In 2025, we stayed focused on supporting teachers and school leaders with lots of opportunities to learn and develop 💡 Find out more via our 2025 annual review 👉 buff.ly/vjgVV0z #AnnualReview2025 #Charity

As part of our #HealthforLife programme, today we kicked off the first of two training days facilitated by The Let's Cook Project at our offices in Holt Court, which will prepare delegates for teaching cooking to pupils aged 5-11🥙🍅🥑 #HealthforLife

Across the UK, schools are increasingly feeling the impact of global events on local communities.  Claire Steele discusses the #safeguarding implications of exposure to public prejudice, including why schools should address public discourse 👉 buff.ly/nGaaetW

We would like to thank everyone that supported us in 2025 ❤️ #YouCan be part of the impact we have across the city this year. If you would like to become one of our supporters and help us make a difference, you can do so by donating here 👉 buff.ly/AXBYAvd

As Hub Lead Organisation for Birmingham, we have appointed lead Schools for music to work collaboratively with us to deliver a broad range of CPD and professional learning 💡 Find out more about our wide range of CPD events and book your place here 👉https://buff.ly/boVoRQx

SFE's 2025 Annual Review highlights our successes in a range of areas, including Social Impact & Outreach 💡 Read more about our community engagement, health and wellbeing, and inclusive programmes 👉 buff.ly/l0tCUmp  #AnnualReview2025 #Charity

In 2025 we continued to champion music education, inspiring and nurturing talent. Our charitable projects, such as the #MusicCan campaign, highlighted the transformative power of music in young lives 🎶🎥 Visit our annual review 👉 buff.ly/Ed15Hjh

Recently, our safeguarding team received a query from a school regarding a specific issue involving a student who identifies as male but was born female. We’ve written this blog to support other #schools who may encounter similar situations 👉 buff.ly/J8xFEEX

Join Our Team as an Education Adviser (Specialising in Safeguarding) 💡 We are seeking a dedicated #EducationAdviser who specialises in safeguarding to join our team. Find out more and apply here 👉 buff.ly/0sNpwac #Hiring #Safeguarding #EducationAdviser

In our recent Annual Review, we shared that we raised over £62,000 in donations during 2024/25 - we truly appreciate each and every donation made. If you would like to become one of our supporters, you can do so by donating here 👉  buff.ly/d6tsCfI

Birmingham Music Education Conference 🎶 Create a consistent, high-quality singing culture across your schools with tailored support and training with ABRSM. Secure your ticket for the conference here, and be sure to visit ABRSM's stand 👉 buff.ly/xhXgrii  #ACEsupported