Birmingham Education Partnership

🚨 Safeguarding Alert for School Leaders & DSLs! This week, we shared Important updates that every school leader and DSL needs to know. From new legal requirements to key changes in guidance. Here are the top tips you don't want to miss. 👉 https://lnkd.in/esZdJvNX

SEMH: Situational or SEND—How do you know? 🤔 At next week's Behaviour & SEMH Conference (March 25), Bethan Shipway, Inclusion Lead Practitioner at BEP, will help educators navigate the complexities of identifying SEMH needs. 📌 Learn to differentiate SEND needs from situational vulnerabilities 📌 Explore thresholds for SEMH needs & the SEND register 📌 Gain practical tools to measure impact & improve interventions Don’t miss out on this essential discussion! https://lnkd.in/e-nxhAtr

March 20th is the United Nations #InternationalDayofHappiness – and for school leaders, it’s a moment to reflect on what truly supports our well-being. In our latest BEP bulletin, our Mental Health & Well-being Lead shares a light-hearted but wise perspective from her spaniel, Reg McVeg 🐾—reminding us that happiness is less about having everything, and more about appreciating what we do have. ✔️ Focus on what’s within our control. ✔️ Find joy in small moments. ✔️ Foster belonging in our schools and teams. To all #schoolleaders: your well-being matters. Take a moment to read the full blog—tail wags, belly rubs, and Stoic wisdom included. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gu2BP2WH Let’s #BeMoreSpaniel this week. #InternationalDayOfHappiness

At BEP, we’re proud of our dedicated team members who go above and beyond to support schools across Birmingham. Recently Nadine Abeng worked with Park Hill Primary to enhance Early Writing—and the feedback was exceptional. 💬 “My English lead said it was the best CPD she has had – ever!” – Kalsom Khan, Headteacher, Park Hill Primary School Nadine’s insight, integrity, and practical approach empowered staff and left a lasting impact on their teaching practice. 👉 Want to see this kind of impact in your school? Why not get in touch. productsandservices@bep.education 📍 Proudly based in Birmingham, supporting schools across the UK. #BEPImpact #BirminghamEducation #SchoolImprovement

Early childhood education is one of the most critical investments we can make in a child’s future—and it starts with us. As educators and leaders, staying at the forefront of EYFS practice is essential. That’s why we’re inviting YOU to three impactful, in-person EYFS training courses designed to elevate your skills, refresh your strategies, and ensure the children in your care thrive. 📢 Upcoming Training Courses ✅ Understanding Quality & Monitoring in EYFS – 9th April ✅ The Role of the Adult: Why Are Interactions So Powerful? – 21st May ✅ A Place to Learn: Creating an Effective Learning Environment – 17th June Let’s lead the way in early years education. https://lnkd.in/e8WTrdBu

🚀 Opportunity Alert: BEP Seeks Digital Partner for Website & HUB Development. BEP is embarking on an exciting digital transformation journey, and we're looking for an experienced digital partner to help us take a big step forward. We're seeking a team to design and develop a new website and HUB that will: 🌐 Strengthen our online presence 📚 Streamline access to resources for educators 🤝 Support and connect our growing network of schools 📊 Enhance data insights and analysis ⚙️ Optimise operational efficiency and user experience This project is central to our broader digital strategy, which aims to improve how we serve Birmingham's education community, enrich engagement, and future-proof our services. If you’re a creative, collaborative, and forward-thinking agency with experience in education, non-profits, or public sector work — we’d love to hear from you. 👉 Interested? Download the tender document or get in touch to learn more about the project scope and how you can be part of BEP’s digital future. : https://lnkd.in/eD6MVZGy Closing Date: 31st March 2025

What really drives behaviour? We hear terms like trauma-informed, attachment-aware, relational approaches all the time—but have they lost their power to create real change? Join Anna Robinson, Mental Health & Well-being Lead at BEP, on the 25th March at the Behaviour & SEMH Conference as she redefines trauma-informed and relational approaches in her workshop: "TINY MINDS BIG IMPACT." This session revisits key concepts with fresh depth and insight to help you truly understand the forces shaping behaviour. https://lnkd.in/edMDQwG6 Beacon School Support Ltd.

🌟We are still celebrating #NCW2025! 🌟 Did you know the cultural sector contributes £126 billion annually to the UK economy and employs over 2.3 million people? Yet so many young people are unaware of the exciting career opportunities in the arts, media, and creative industries. At BEP, we're passionate about changing that! Our Director of Arts in school, Bhavik Parmar recently delivered a Careers in the Arts assembly at Kitwell School, exploring how creativity can shape the future of their children and young people. Reach out to Bhavik Parmar if your school would like to host a workshop or assembly—let's empower the next generation of creative minds! 🎭🎨🎬

Thank you The Careers & Enterprise Company for the incredible work you’re doing to support Birmingham’s schools and young people in preparing for the world of work! 🙌 A real positive Read! Your efforts are making a real impact in ensuring students have the guidance and opportunities they need to explore their future careers. https://lnkd.in/efKBMn6q #NCW2025

For the past 8 years BEP's annual leadership conference has been a must-attend for school leaders across the West-Midlands. Each year colleagues are empowered to continue driving positive change within our education landscape. We are super excited to release the date of this year's conference: 13th November 2025! Do you provide services to the education industry? Are you interested in seeing children and young people in the West-Midlands excel, reaching their fullest potential? Then why not consider sponsoring this year’s conference. Work along with us as we continue fostering connections to create strong, supportive, and mutually beneficial partnerships, ensuring no school stands alone. https://lnkd.in/e2EARubt