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High quality education services and training, totally tailored to you
All this, just for me?
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Faced with increasing pressure on resources and the challenge of ever changing legislation, more and more schools and educational establishments are turning to the Sandwell Inspired Partnership for additional help, support, training and guidance.
Founded in 2012, we are
an organisation with one
over-riding focus: to improve
outcomes for children and
young people through the
provision of high quality
school support and school
improvement services.
To do so, we have pulled together a
large team of teaching practitioners,
educational professionals and support
staff who are fully committed to sharing
their expertise and best practice
experience. Combined, this represents
a huge body of knowledge covering
all schools, all ages and all disciplines,
both in the classroom and in support
areas such as IT and governance.
We can deliver these as stand-alone
services, or in combination, and either
wholly, or in close partnership with your
colleagues in school. Look on us as an
extension of your teaching staff, and as
an organisation that shares your passion
for teaching and for giving young people
a rewarding learning experience.
In all our work, we strive to deliver
quality and exceed expectations. In all
our services, we aim for versatility and
responsiveness. In all our relationships,
we look to act responsibly and with
integrity. In all our thinking, we aim
for innovation and relevance. A mutual
organisation, we are customer focused
and future facing. We offer you a quality,
sustainable service for your school,
for your staff, and most of all –
for your pupils.
Tracy Pearce – Chief Executive
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Contents
Teaching & Learning (Primary & Secondary) 4
Schools Workforce/Training & Development 6
Broadband Sandwell (ICT & Broadband Services) 8
Schools Management Information Systems (SMIS) 10
Education Business Partnership 12
Governor Services 14
Sandwell Music & Arts Service 16
Schools Library Service 18
Catering Service 20
Health & Safety Support 22
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Teaching & Learning – Primary Satisfactory to good, and good to outstanding
The first steps in education
are vital and we are able to
support your team every
step of the way.
Delivered by an experienced team of
teachers and professionals, our service
covers a full spectrum of needs, from
joint monitoring with subject leaders
through to moderation and provision
for more able students. In all cases,
our focus is on taking satisfactory to
good, and good to outstanding. We do
this by developing expertise, raising
standards and improving the learning
experience for both teachers and pupils.
With significant resources and expertise
at our disposal – including particular
subject expertise in English, Maths,
History, Geography and in Modern
Foreign Languages experience sessions
– we are able to tailor our services to
meet your exact needs.
Our services embrace:
Subject leader support
Here, our experienced teachers work
alongside subject leaders to help raise
standards. We do this by monitoring
provision, identifying gaps and offering
advice and support on strategies and
next steps. Our methodology includes:
• Observations
• Evidence scrutinies
• Learning walks
• Moderation and data analysis
• Assistance with writing improvement
action plans and policies
Generic teaching and
learning support
As well as supporting subject leaders
in driving strategies, we are able to
offer a broad range of services to
improve teaching. These cover both
the development of teaching skills,
as well as the provision of services
for pupils. These services include:
• Success criteria
• Effective feedback on learning
• Learning intentions and objectives
• Learning journeys
• Coaching and modelling
teaching and learning
• Subject leadership
• Developing the learning environment
• Effective use of differentiation
• Effective questioning
• Moderation
• Provision for the more able
• Individual year group action plans
based on the analysis of data
• Provision for EAL learners
• Pupil voice
Brilliant... It’s like having a whole school with amazing teachers all to myself
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Teaching & Learning – Secondary First-hand knowledge and a real understanding of your needs
Our strong and award-winning
secondary team brings you a
wealth of experience in various
roles – from a ‘Teacher Of
The Year’ nominee, through
to Heads of Departments
and Advanced Skills Teachers.
We believe that to be effective, our
consultants need recent and relevant
classroom experience, so their advice
comes from first-hand knowledge and
real understanding. Whether you need
individual support for your teachers
or your pupils, we can create a truly
bespoke package that includes both
teaching and training (inside and outside
school, including our popular twilight
sessions). The following activities give
you an idea of the scale and scope of
our involvement.
Teacher support
We can help you develop a specific area,
support an individual in their first year
of teaching, or enhance the repertoire
of a larger group. Our services cover:
• Advice and guidance at all levels,
from NQT and Graduate Teachers
through to middle leaders and
Teach First practitioners
• Monitoring and evaluation, using
Learning walks, paper trails and audits
• Teaching improvement, through
team teaching, planning and review
• Needs’ audits, for middle leaders,
departments or whole school
initiatives, including literacy
and numeracy
• Intensive training days covering
everything from Assessment for
Learning and Gifted and Talented,
through to Phonics and Primary
School Transition
• Whole staff/departmental training,
including pace, rigour and coaching
• Supporting teachers with
intervention strategies
• Pupil voice
Pupil support
• Teaching, for small-groups or whole
class, inside or outside the school day
• Special events days, including the
hugely popular Reach For The Stars,
GCSE A* Maths, A Level Maths,
A Level/GCSE Geography, Ebacc,
Mechanics, English and History Days
• Sixth form programs, including
TOPPS and personal statements
• Oxbridge presentation to
help prepare high achievers
• Inspiration events such
as the Olympiad
Our expertise covers the full spectrum
of services, and we are able to tailor
our work to meet specific and individual
needs which might not be covered
here. We would be delighted to explore
opportunities with you.
Please call 0121 296 3000 for an informal discussion
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Schools Workforce Development Partnership and a close understanding of your needs
The supply and support of
a well-trained and motivated
workforce is vital for all schools,
and our focus here is on
working closely with you
to ensure it is delivered.
Embracing recruitment and retention,
in service training and development as
well as broader workforce modernisation
and deployment, our services can
support all areas of professional growth.
Partnership and a close understanding
of your needs are key to our philosophy,
and we are committed to building a high
quality, bespoke service around you.
Appropriate Body for
NQT Statutory Induction
Newly Qualified Teachers (NQT)
are the lifeblood of the profession,
and we are committed to supporting
their development through induction,
appraisal and career progression.
Secondary NQT Provision
Option 1 – A handbook for both teacher
and tutor, as well as a newsletter and
regular email updates on developments
and initiatives.
Option 2 – As above, but also a bespoke
induction training session in your
school, plus an annual development
meeting with our Induction Co-ordinator.
Option 3 – As Option 2, but also
includes an ‘end of induction’ session.
For academies the services delivered
will be negotiated through service
level agreements.
A range of training packages are
also available on a bespoke basis
for all schools.
Primary NQT – Training
& Development Package
This comprehensive and well-resourced
package includes induction and
an induction handbook, teachers’
network sessions, joint action planning
workshops and a drop-in surgery,
as well as specialist training in areas
such as child protection and challenging
behaviour, inclusion and SEN. Working
throughout the year, it is designed to
support NQTs at every step of their
development.
Newly Qualified Teachers
Induction – Quality Mark
We award this to schools which
demonstrate an outstanding
commitment to NQT induction.
If you meet the assessment
requirements, you will be able to
use the logo mark for three years –
an invaluable tool for recruitment.
We are able to help you prepare
and plan for the assessment.
Governor Training
Using our significant experience
and expertise, we have developed
a comprehensive governor training
package that allows governors to
take advantage of the training and
development they require in order
to fulfil their statutory duty.
Bespoke training is also available for
whole governing bodies on request.
Bespoke Training
Calling on our breadth of knowledge
and expertise in workforce development,
we are able to offer a comprehensive
range of training programmes for all
schools. These include, but are not
limited to: performance management,
teacher standards, succession planning,
leadership development, well-being
and CPD.
Our expertise covers the full spectrum
of services, and we are able to tailor
our work to meet specific and individual
needs which might not be covered
here. We would be delighted to
explore opportunities with you.
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Greater understanding... In 2012-13 we are supporting over 230 NQTs and their tutors to successfully complete induction
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Broadband Sandwell ICT and broadband services for education
ICT plays a vital role in learning,
and is essential in every aspect
of education. Our professional
team of IT support staff will
help ensure you harness its full
potential, reliably and safely.
Our team consists of experienced and
accredited staff with teaching and ICT
backgrounds, our technical specialists
are trained and certified to support
your Microsoft, Apple, RM and wireless
systems. We have the skills and expertise
to help you provide a safe and proactive
learning environment for children, young
people and your staff.
Broadband & Internet Support
We can provide end-to-end fibre-optic
connection giving you reliable and future
proof connectivity, while also meeting
standards set by the government for
entitlement for learners. Our services
include support with:
• Web filtering
• e-mail services including anti-spam
• Videoconferencing and
video streaming
• National Education
Network Services
Technical Support
A comprehensive technical support
service is offered allowing your
organisation to enjoy peace of mind.
We can help you with:
• Back-ups, anti-virus and
network security
• System maintenance including
updates and security patches
• Monitoring your systems
for optimal performance
• Advice and guidance on the
latest technologies including
hardware and software
Other Support Services
• Data and wireless network design
• Procurement and sale of
IT equipment and consumables
• Repairs and maintenance
via our dedicated workshop
• Hire of computer suite with 15
workstations and Internet access
Curriculum Support
We are able to help you maximise
learning promoting best curriculum
practices including:
• Digital literacy
• Advice on all aspects of the
use and application of ICT
• Creative pupil projects,
in school or centre-based
• Support and advice
for individual needs
• Video or photography projects
E-Safety Advice, Support & Training
With accredited CEOP and 360°
safe personnel, we have proven
expertise in safeguarding young
people when using the Internet
and new technologies and can help
you meet OFSTED requirements.
Website Design & Management
We can guide you through web design
to help you to create a personalised
website from initial scope to on-going
support. Support can include uploading
web pages, database integration or
adding extra functionality such as Flash.
Multimedia Creation Support
Our training and consultancy services
can help you with the design and
development of tailored audio,
video and photographic content
for presentation on DVD or web.
Training Courses
We are able to offer training in Microsoft
Office Suite and curriculum software.
Our expertise covers the full spectrum
of services, and we are able to tailor
our work to meet specific and individual
needs which might not be covered
here. We would be delighted to
explore opportunities with you.
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A wealth of knowledge... Providing all forms of technical and curriculum ICT support for schools since 1981
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Schools Management Information Systems Strong credentials and a proven track-record
Accurate information
management is critical
to school efficiency and
effectiveness and can
help drive performance
improvements in all areas –
not least in the classroom.
Accredited by Capita, we are firm
champions of MIS and our expertise is
highly regarded in our field. Right now
we are involved with key projects in all
types of schools and academies across
eight local authorities, so we are able
to call on strong credentials and a
proven track-record.
Our focus is based on Capita SIMS
software, supplemented by applications
from other providers. We are constantly
evolving our support in line with ever
changing requirements, so you can
be sure of relevant and up-to-date
expertise, whatever your needs.
Our aim is to deliver a complete
management solution which helps
schools and academies realise the
full benefits of a powerful MIS system.
We can help you use this to drive
efficiencies and improvements in a
number of priority areas, including:
• Raising standards of
underachieving pupils and groups
• Tracking pupil progress
• Financial management
• Remote data access
• Supporting statutory
requirements
• Using ICT to support
teaching and learning
• Improving pupil attendance
and behaviour
• Rewarding attainment
and achievement
• Curriculum management
• Analysing data
• Consultancy
Dedicated support
Our service is enhanced by a dedicated
SMIS helpdesk offering support by
telephone, email or remote access.
We understand the importance of
face-to-face contact, so all site visits
are included as standard in our Service
Level Agreement (SLA). We also have an
urgent priority response to critical cases
such as complete MIS failure, security
breaches or where penalties may arise.
Remote access
We are able to diagnose problems,
undertake routine housekeeping,
fix data issues and generate reports,
all remotely for speed and convenience.
Training
To help you get the most from your
system, as part of your SLA we offer
a range of specialised courses in our
fully equipped training facility. We also
provide a variety of on-site training
options designed to meet your needs,
either individually or as part of a group.
Our accredited expertise covers the
full spectrum of services and we are
able to tailor our work to meet specific
needs. We would be delighted to
explore opportunities with you.
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Appreciating the power of your data... A personal approach to MIS support
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Education Business Partnership Investing in tomorrow’s workforce today
Today’s pupils become
tomorrow’s workforce –
and it is vital to prepare
them thoroughly.
That is why we are so
committed to Work
Related Learning.
Learning in the work place broadens
pupils’ awareness, gives them invaluable
insights, and helps them prepare for
making a positive contribution in their
future careers. Work related learning
uses the context of work to develop skills
and understanding that will be useful
in work, including learning through the
experience of work, learning about work
and working practices and learning
the skills for work. We are aware of
this important link and The Education
Business Partnership exists to benefit
children by bringing school and the
working world closer together.
We have two dedicated teams
focusing on this work.
Work Based Learning
Team – KS4 & KS5
This supports all schools – including
academies, Pupil Referral Units
and special schools with their work
experience and off-site vocational
learning activities, including:
• Off-site learning for vocational subjects
that are not delivered in school
• An alternative ‘away from school’
curriculum for those who find
school challenging
We have a comprehensive directory of
approved off-site learning providers, and
take responsibility for the health, safety
and well-being of all pupils on work-
based learning activities.
Work Related Learning Team –
Primary and Secondary Schools
Here we aim to empower and inspire
young people through a range of high
quality, high impact programmes and
challenges – including workshops and
events – which encourage them to learn
and develop skills for learning, skills for
life, and skills for work.
Reading Volunteer Programme
– Primary Schools
Our trained reading volunteers
help support primary school strategies
to increase literacy and advance learners
beyond their chronological reading age.
Our expertise covers the full spectrum
of services, and we are able to tailor
our work to meet specific and individual
needs which might not be covered
here. We would be delighted to
explore opportunities with you.
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Learning in partnership... Last year we helped 10,000 pupils take part in work related learning with local businesses
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High quality governance is
critical, but we understand the
pressures this can place on
resources and time.
Delivered by an experienced and
professional team we are able to work
with schools and learning settings on an
individual basis in order to promote and
secure high quality governance.
Clerking Service
Our team of accredited clerks can work
with you to manage the business of
the governing body by delivering a
personalised and highly professional
service covering:
• Organisation and co-ordination
of meetings
• Offering advice and support
• Producing timely and
accurate minutes
• Follow up actions
• Fulfil the role of company secretary
Meetings can be planned for the
academic year in advance and the
service tailored to meet the frequency
and complexity of support required.
In addition we are able to accommodate
ad-hoc and additional meetings such as:
• Pupil and staff discipline
• Appeals
• Extraordinary meetings
Advice & Support
With a proven track record of working
with governors we are able to offer high
quality advice, guidance and support on
a range of issues to include:
• Compliance with the latest legislation
• Procedural advice
• Discipline and complaints processes
• Models of governance and
reconstitution
• Governing Body ‘Best Practice’
Our expertise covers the full spectrum
of services, and we are able to tailor
our work to meet specific and individual
needs which might not be covered
here. We would be delighted to
explore opportunities with you.
Governor Services Professional services to support school governance
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Smarter governance... Because organisation is the key to effective working
Governor Services Professional services to support school governance
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Sandwell Music & Arts Service Harnessing the power of creativity and expression
We have been inspiring
self-expression and personal
growth through music and
arts for over 50 years.
We are committed to
supporting schools in these
disciplines, as well as to
integrating creative approaches
within the wider curriculum
wherever we can.
Working to the highest professional
standards, our specialist music, dance,
drama and art staff offer a range of
activities, tuition and support, from
preschool through all key stages –
and to both pupils and staff.
School Music Tuition
Here, our focus is on close support
and continuous monitoring to provide
an enriching experience. Music staff
appointed to schools undertake to
provide a minimum of 30 weeks
instrumental tuition, and a minimum
of 35 weeks curriculum support each
year. In all cases, we create detailed
programmes of work which:
• Identify gifted and talented pupils
• Prepare pupils for examinations,
where appropriate
• Ensure access to centrally
organised ensembles and
other collaborative activities
• Arrange and/or support
ensembles and performances
• Provide external platform
opportunities for children with
visual or hearing impairments
Arts Packages
Working one-to-one or with larger
groups, we look to create tailor-made
packages which enable children
to express themselves and learn
effectively in a creative and supportive
environment. To do this, we bring
together a broad range of specialist
expertise and techniques including:
• Music technology
• Music and drama workshops
• Whole school dance
and/or drama packages
• Thematic and curriculum support
• Family and community arts projects
• Performance and creative
event consultancy and advice
Sandwell Music &
Arts Advisory Service
We can put together bespoke
consultancy or training in any area
of music, at all key stages, including
classroom practice for both the
specialist and non-specialist teacher.
Our expertise covers the full spectrum
of services, and we are able to tailor
our work to meet specific and individual
needs which might not be covered
here. We would be delighted to
explore opportunities with you.
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Inspiring, motivating and changing lives with music and arts... Impacting on over 12,000 pupils on a weekly basis
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Schools Library Service Fostering involvement in reading with a wide range of initiatives
Here, our work is focussed on
sharing our passion for stories
and reading with children.
We love books, and we want
children to love them too
– that is why we are fostering
involvement with a wide
range of initiatives, including
Boys into Books, book
quizzes and reading.
With some 80,000 books, DVDs,
artefacts and other resources, we
have a lot of material you can call on,
and on average we lend over 50,000
resources every year. However, we are
more than just a store. We are also here
to offer support and advice on a range
of initiatives, including developing an
effective school library. In 2011, we also
launched an online catalogue, so you
can search and manage your materials
more easily.
We have two basic packages.
Both include a van collection service
at the beginning and end of each
term, as well as individual support
for the library post-holder. This includes
an annual advisory meeting, together
with a dedicated website, newsletter
and regular mailings.
Package A – A Resource Based
Pre-Selected Package of Services
This allows teachers tailor-made
collections of up to 40 resources
at a time (seven collections for
Secondary schools). While each
is issued for a term, you can
exchange them as often as you
like. The package also includes:
• Reading for pleasure
boxes (three each term to
primary/special schools)
• Annual poetry box
• Book talks, by request
(subject to availability)
• Free access to class sets
and Books for Guided reading
• Subscription to the reader
development magazine ‘TbK’
Package B – A Tailor-Made Package
of Resources and Advisory Work,
individually chosen by the School
Other loan services
Books for Guided Reading
These are collections of 30 Books
– six copies of five titles themed
by author or genre.
Class sets
Here we supply 16 copies of the same
book: one for the teacher, the others
for sharing among the class.
Year 7 Book Boxes
These comprise a 32 book mixture
of fiction, poetry and non-fiction books
which can be exchanged every term.
Our expertise covers the full spectrum
of services, and we are able to tailor
our work to meet specific and individual
needs which might not be covered
here. We would be delighted to
explore opportunities with you.
Resources, all tailored to the national curriculum
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Inspiring young minds... In 2011, we supplied over 50,000 resources to schools, helping encourage a love of reading and learning
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Catering Service A strong and professional catering management team
The pressure to provide and
manage sustainable catering
services with an ever reducing
budget is increasingly difficult.
A strong professional catering
management team supporting a
service delivered by over 300 frontline
staff, with a wealth of experience in
the public catering sector, the team
offers a flexible service focused on
a changing customer driven market.
Lunchtime is an important part of the
school day and can present a host
of challenges. Our bespoke service
offers proactive and workable solutions
– we take the heat out of the complex
and time consuming business of day
to day catering; we employ the staff,
buy the food, and maintain the
equipment – the big three catering
resources. Of course we look after much
more than this, and delivery of the whole
package has built our track record of
reliability, flexibility and professionalism.
We bring our expertise to provide a
comprehensive asset management
service to ensure business continuity
and development, which includes:
• Service of equipment to
industry specific legislation
• Maintenance and
replacement of equipment
• Equipment suitability reviews
for future service requirements
• Energy efficient equipment
and working methods
In partnership with Environmental
Health, we are working towards
achieving a 5* ‘Food Hygiene Rating
Scheme’ in all of our kitchens.
With a sensible approach to nutrition,
and a vision for food and healthy eating
in schools, we balance efficiency with
quality to achieve customer satisfaction
within budget.
Themed lunches, taster sessions and
breakfast services are all part of our
repertoire, along with buffet, civic and
event catering.
Our outcome: research shows that
when children eat better they do
better... that is what we do this for.
Our experience covers the full spectrum
of services, and we are able to tailor
our work to meet specific and individual
needs which may not be covered here.
We would be delighted to explore
opportunities with you.
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Food for thought... With over 300 front-line staff, we are ready and waiting to serve highly nutritious meals
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Health & Safety Support Supporting safe and effective learning
A safe and supportive
environment is critical
for effective learning.
However, health & safety
is a highly technical area
which demands specialist
and up-to-date knowledge,
as well as in-depth expertise.
Our team’s whole focus is on keeping
your school community safe and in
good health. Designed to help head
teachers, governing bodies and
management boards meet their legal
and moral obligations, our services
provide a complete end-to-end solution.
We can even provide ‘toolbox talks’
which introduce a broad range of
health and safety subjects to a larger
staff audience.
Health & Safety Training
We offer a comprehensive portfolio of
health and safety courses including
practical manual handling, formal visual
electrical equipment testing, stress and
noise awareness, and both general and
COSHH risk assessments.
Education Specific Health and
Safety Functions
Available by ‘phone, email or for
on-site visits, our team will give you
competent and up-to-date advice on
all issues including risk assessment, the
development of policy and procedures,
and the production of plans following
health and safety audits and inspections.
Fire Safety
You can call, email or ask us to make
on site visits. Either way, we will offer
you professional and competent advice
on everything from arson prevention
to emergency evacuation and risk
assessment. We can also provide
training, monitor standards, undertake
workplace inspections and even liaise
with the fire authority on your behalf.
Caretaking Cleaning Support
We offer support to help you create
a safe and productive working
environment. As well as a dedicated
helpline, our services range from
assessments of current provision
and advice on chemicals and
equipment, through to recruitment
and on-the-job training.
Speciality Services
for Secondary Schools
Undertaken by qualified professionals,
our services include checks,
investigations and audits to
ensure safety and compliance.
• Radiation protection and advisory
service, including monitoring visits
• Design and technology inspection,
including assessments of workshops
and machinery
• Science inspection, including
all laboratories, prep rooms
and equipment
Our expertise covers the full spectrum
of services, and we are able to tailor
our work to meet specific and individual
needs which might not be covered
here. We would be delighted to
explore opportunities with you.
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Your safety in mind... In 2011-2012 I helped train over 1500 members of school staff in health & safety
Sandwell Inspired Partnership Services Limited 2nd Floor, Guardian House Cronehills Linkway West Bromwich B70 8SW
Telephone 0121 296 3000
Email [email protected]
Website www.sandwellips.org.uk