We are pleased to share that our 2026/27 Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are now available to order.

Each year we evolve and strengthen our offer to ensure it remains evidence‑based, high‑quality and responsive - supporting both strategic and operational practice.

From leadership and curriculum development to inclusion, governance, wellbeing, workforce solutions and more…

 

 

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If you have any general SLA questions, wish to explore any Pay As You Go (PAYG) services, or discuss a tailored package, please get in touch.

 

Our Offer for 2026/27

New Inclusion Offer

A multi‑layered approach, designed to help Leaders evaluate how well their provision meets the needs of all learners - particularly those who are disadvantaged, vulnerable, or require additional support.

Attendance & Education Welfare 

Benefit from clearer guidance, strengthened capacity, and a consistent approach that builds trusted relationships with families, supports improved attendance outcomes, and enhances whole‑school practice.

Curriculum & Assessment Leadership Briefings

Researched and delivered by subject specialists, briefings deepen curriculum knowledge, strengthen leadership of learning and provide practical ideas, approaches and resources to enhance curriculum quality and outcomes for all learners.

EAL: Practice & Pedagogy & Specialist Practitioner Support 

Become beacons of EAL excellence, strengthen pedagogy and curriculum, and access specialist in‑school practitioners to build learner confidence, independence, and develop whole‑school capacity.

Early Years: Layered Leadership Packages

A refreshed, tiered model to meet the needs of individual Schools, Settings, Trusts and Networks

  • Tier One: In‑house CPD for individual Schools and Settings
  • Tier Two: Sequenced CPD for Leaders and Early Years teams (Networks/Trusts)
  •  Tier Three: A comprehensive package for those striving for exceptional EYFS practice and provision (Networks/Trusts)
Governance Services

Timely advice, guidance and support from experienced professionals is complemented by a comprehensive training programme for both new and experienced Governors and Trustees, supported by an effective clerking service and access to GovernorHub - a trusted online portal for efficient governance management.

Health & Wellbeing 
  • Access one of the most successful national swimming programmes supporting pupils to leave primary school able to swim.
  • Educational Visits: training & approvals packages that ensure staff are highly skilled in organising educational visits while meeting all safeguarding and health & safety responsibilities. 
  • Practical Cooking in the Classroom is delivered by qualified staff, promoting health and well-being and enriching the curriculum through engaging, hands-on cooking experiences.
Leadership Support 

Tailored support from Excellence & Improvement Partners (EIPs) to maintain excellence and improve outcomes, including strategic planning, self‑evaluation, curriculum reviews, leadership development, governance support and Ofsted preparation.

MFL - French & Spanish Tutors

Engaging weekly lessons that meet all DfE expectations and lay strong foundations for future language learning.

Schools’ Finance

Enabling sustainable, compliant financial planning, including reliable budget preparation, forecasting, resource management and guidance on responding to funding changes and income generation.

Schools’ HR

Responsive, independent and education-specific HR support that aligns with employment law, local policy, national guidance and best practice – all supporting the capacity to improve teaching, learning and organisational culture.

Safeguarding

Access statutory safeguarding training, professional advice, model policies and practical support to ensure Schools and Settings meet all statutory responsibilities and keep children safe.

SEND & Inclusive Learning

Tiered support that improves outcomes for all learners. A higher‑tier SLA offers additional advantages, including deeper support, increased resources, professional development, national updates and guidance on census data.

Staffing & Workforce Solutions

Fully flexible, end‑to‑end solutions that cover supply, recruitment, pre‑employment checks, workforce planning and employee relations – all tailored to your needs.

New Meeting & Event Space

Our new offices and conference centre are located at Liverpool Innovation Park (LIP). All facilities are available for hire, accommodating 1:1 meetings to large conferences.

  • Training rooms: up to 32 cabaret / 40–45 theatre
  • Meeting rooms: 2–25 people
  • Lecture theatre: 150+ delegates
  • Large conference room: 100+ delegates with breakout spaces
     

Fri 10th Jul 2026

Inclusion Conference (Autumn 2026)

The day will explore how schools can strengthen inclusive practice, address disadvantage, enhance adaptive teaching and create cultures of belonging where every child feels valued and supported.

Thu 09th Jul 2026

And the winners are...

We would like to extend a huge thank you to all the schools and pupils who took part in our recent Primary MFL FIFA World Cup Poster Competition.

Tue 23rd Jun 2026

Exciting MFL Resources & CPD - Coming Soon!

From immersive cultural learning experiences to internationally renowned professional development, these opportunities are designed to inspire both pupils and staff.

Mon 08th Jun 2026

Transforming Reading Outcomes: Introducing SIL’s Reading Development Courses

Ensuring every pupil becomes a confident, fluent reader remains one of the most important and challenging priorities for schools. SIL is addressing this head-on with the introduction of the SIL Reading Development Course (RDC) 
“A highly st

Fri 05th Jun 2026

Early Years SEND Advocacy Training: A research-informed perspective

Issue 27 (May 2026) of Impact Magazine features a perspective article on the main findings from an evaluative stakeholder study of SIL's new Early Years SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) advocacy training programme. “The programme is fostering inclusive cultures where every chi

Wed 03rd Jun 2026

Language Education in the Northwest and Beyond: Exploring Collaboration

Join experts in a discussion on the language-education landscape in the North-West and explore new ways of working together, to make the North-West a truly multilingual region.