We're thrilled to share that BAFTA winner and Royal Television Society Award recipient, Des Coleman, whose 30-year career spans film, theatre, and television is returning to host the 2026 Youth Proms! 🏆
Des brought so much magic and energy to the Symphony Hall stage last year, and we can't wait to welcome him back to the stage 👏
We're also delighted to be welcoming BSL Interpreter, Sarah Butt, back to this year's Youth Proms. Sarah is a registered British Sign Language interpreter specialising in interpreting within the arts, particularly theatre and music👏
Will you be joining us for a week of brilliant music from our ? Book your tickets here to avoid disappointment 👉 https://buff.ly/UCc6CEg
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Services For Education is a professional service provider
of education and learning which improves the lives of
children, young people and adults.
Services for Education is made up of the Learning and Assessment Service, Music & Health Education Service. Together we aim to provide a comprehensive menu of professional development to support whole school improvement across six themes:
teaching and Learning, Assessment, Safeguarding, emotional health, wellbeing, EYFS, NQT Support, Leadership and Management. We provide high quality professional
23/06/2026
Secure your National Professional Qualification with Teach First and SFE! 💡
We're thrilled to share that we have recently partnered with Teach First to deliver a wide range of Specialist and Leadership NPQs.
Accredited by the Department for Education (DfE), NPQs provide expert-led leadership training for teachers, school and setting leaders and early years professionals at all levels.
NPQs give teachers and leaders like you the chance to deepen their expertise, implement sustainable change and progress beyond their expectations. While making a greater impact for the pupils who need it most. With expert support at every step.
Find out more by reading our recent blog 👉 https://buff.ly/xyMO4QP
We were delighted to hear that our former Head of Music, Stuart Birnie, was awarded an Honorary Fellowship from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire on Friday 🎉
SFE's Chief Executive, Sharon Bell said 'Many congratulations - this is a well-deserved recognition of Stuart's commitment to music education across Birmingham and beyond over so many years. Stuart worked tirelessly to enable musical opportunities for tens of thousands of young people across the city every week, and we're glad that this award highlights the excellent work he oversaw.'
Congratulations, Stuart! 👏
Oracy Opportunities in the Classroom 💡
The Curriculum and Assessment Review named Oracy as one of the key elements under its ‘Knowledge and Skills for the Future’ strand of its key findings and recommendations.
Education Adviser here at SFE, Claire Steele, has put together a concise resource that translates those high-level recommendations into seven actionable tips that can be implemented in the classroom tomorrow.
By encouraging regular opportunities for spoken language, you are equipping pupils with the communication tools they need to express concerns and navigate complex social interactions.
Purchase the resource for just £1.99 here 👉 https://buff.ly/ncke4f8
17/06/2026
Looking back to our Birmingham Inclusive Choir Showcase in March, we know how bring joy to people of all ages and abilities – not just those taking part, but also those who get to watch them perform 🎶🌟
bring joy to children and young people with disabilities and their families by supporting our Birmingham Inclusive Choir here 👉 https://buff.ly/eg0ck6p
16/06/2026
Over 4,500 performers. One world-class stage. Will you be in the room? 🎻✨
The countdown to the 2026 Youth Proms is officially on! There is nothing quite like the wall of sound created when thousands of our city's most talented young musicians take over Symphony Hall.
🌟 Hosted by: The amazing Des Coleman
💡 Accessible: BSL interpretation at every concert
🎟️ Availability: Tickets are moving fast!
Don't wait for the 'Sold Out' signs to go up - grab your seats now and be part of the magic.
Book your tickets here 👉 https://buff.ly/ah6L3hi
15/06/2026
The Hidden Signals: Recognising SEMH Needs Before They Escalate 💡
We were thrilled to have Kieran Smith, founder of SEMH Education, recently write a guest blog for us. In this blog, Kieran explores social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs in pupils, highlighting key behaviours to look out for and actionable steps schools can take.
Read Kieran's full blog here 👉 https://buff.ly/gD1AkIh
The Hidden Signals: Recognising SEMH Needs Before They Escalate - Services For Education Explore effective classroom practices for spotting and supporting pupils' social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH) early on.
12/06/2026
We can't quite believe it's that time of year again, but we're thrilled to share that tickets for our 2026 Youth Proms are now LIVE! ⏰🎶
Our Youth Proms at Symphony Hall are a celebration of young musical talent, hosting more than 4,500 instrumentalists and singers aged 8–18 performing across a spectacular series of concerts.
✨ Special Guest Host: This year's Youth Proms will be hosted by BAFTA winner and Royal Television Society Award recipient, Des Coleman, whose 30-year career spans film, theatre, and television.
💡 Inclusive for all: Every performance features live BSL interpretation.
The countdown is on and seats fill up fast. Secure your ticket here 👉 https://buff.ly/ah6L3hi
11/06/2026
Calling all Teachers: Let’s keep the conversation going! 💡
We know how vital the online teaching community is for sharing resources, support, and those all important updates. That’s why we’re officially growing our community on BlueSky.
Follow us there for the same high-quality CPD updates, training opportunities, and education news - just in a fresh new space.
🔗 Find us here: -posts.bsky.social
See you in the clouds! ☁️
11/06/2026
As safeguarding practitioners, we understand the need to consider every factor that may affect a child’s safety and wellbeing.
For neurodiverse pupils, those factors can look different - and if we miss them, we risk missing early indicators of harm.
Education Adviser, Claire Steele, explores the additional risks faced by neurodiverse pupils and highlights practical steps schools can take to strengthen their safeguarding practice.
Read Claire's blog here 👉 https://buff.ly/XdijN2c
Neurodiversity and Safeguarding: Understanding Additional Vulnerabilities and Strengthening Practice - Services For Education Claire Steele discusses Neurodiversity and Safeguarding, exploring the additional risks faced by neurodiverse pupils and highlights practical steps...
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