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Hold the date Tuesday 24 November 2020 - starting at 9.30am

The new normal of Covid has meant we are unable to hold our forum in person but
that hasn't stopped us from planning an informative and we hope inspiring event. It
will just be delivered virtually.

Rolling Contracts

All annual packages have been completed and set up to begin on the 1st of September. This year the contract finishes on 31st March 2021, but do not worry as we will be in touch soon with your new contract details.

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Recruitment - "Speed of placing Ads, quality and attention to detail, are great - thank you!"

High Ash School - 2020

We have fully utilised our Apprenticeship Levy funding to support the upskilling of two members of staff. This is the first time that we have offered apprenticeships at school and we redesigned two Teaching Assistant positions to allow them to both works towards a Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in

Schools.

Both TAs were already experienced in their roles but this apprenticeship is giving them the opportunity to further upskill whilst on the job.

Haddenham St Mary's School - 2020

Schools finance, always answer their phone and are very knowledgable 

Buckinghamshire Primary PRU - 2020

Education Services Data Protection - The quality of advice has been very good. Nicola is always on hand and re-assures me when I need to know we are doing the right thing. Having access to model documents and online training gives me peace of mind and saves a lot of time.

Furze Down School

“The FMS support team are always very helpful and Jessica Pearson from the finance team is always very helpful and supportive.”

“We recently asked for a recruitment ad to be placed and it was done on the same day which was much appreciated.”

-Brushwood Junior School

“a problem had been resolved by one call from the FMS team”

-Bledlow Ridge School

“Schools Finance Team have been amazingly helpful and supportive to me in my new role as School Business Manager”

-Kite Ridge School

“I feel particularly supported by the SIMS, FMS & ICT Schools Team and would not hesitate to recommend them to my peers.”

-Anon

“FMS team v knowledgeable and good response times”

-Winslow C of E School

“Payroll and finance are very helpful, as are HR service desk when I contact them”

-Cheddington Combined School

“Health and Safety - very efficient service and prompt responses - very willing to come to schools and give individual support”

-Marsworth C of E Infant School

“Property Helpdesk being back in-house has been very successful - they respond quickly and send contractors to us within 24-48 hours usually.”

-Wendover CE Junior School

“When we had a problem with some of our staff not being able to access there Sims account because their laptops had not updated over the holidays I called and it was fixed within half an hour! Sims team and ICT support are great!”

-Cadmore End School

“SIMs and PC Support are responsive and helpful. Good value for money and quick to help resolve issues.”

-Anon

“H&S training - easy to arrange and well delivered”

-Dagnall CofE School

“Always speak to helpful, cheerful staff in SIMS team.”

-Henry Allen Nursery School

“The service from Teachers Pensions (specifically Debbie Gilder) is exceptional!”

-Chalfont St Peter C of E Academy

“We moved our ICT support over this summer and have nothing but praise for the team there. They respond promptly and ALWAYS see a problem through to resolution. The SIMS/FMS teams are always helpful and responsive too.”

-Maids Moreton CE School

“Finance - a query about the salary modeller and updates to teachers pay rise - answered in one phone call”

-Coleshill Infant School

Your Property Service team is always so efficient and cheerful and nothing is ever too much trouble for them.

Prestwood Junior

"I have been very happy with the level of support and help offered by SLS at every stage of working with them. The staff are always very approachable and helpful. I would like to mention Gillian in particular who has made the mammoth task of launching a new school library much more manageable. SLS have a very good understanding of how to support teachers best and a very good understanding of current tastes and trends in reading habits ensuring that our library stock is enjoyed enthusiastically by our students."

Khalsa Secondary Academy

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