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Supporting SUAT Leadership: Highlights from the 2026 Annual Conference
On Thursday 12 February 2026, TIB Services had the pleasure of joining the Staffordshire University Academy Trust (SUAT) Annual Conference for Trust Leaders. Given our long-standing relationship with SUAT, this event is always a highlight of our year. It provided a fantastic opportunity to stand alongside the trust’s leadership and school teams as they gathered to collaborate, innovate, and set the vision for the remainder of the academic year.
A Partnership Built on Reliability
At our stand, the TIB team enjoyed catching up with familiar faces and meeting new school leaders from across the trust. The conversations throughout the day reinforced a common theme: the vital importance of having school estates that run like clockwork.
We were delighted to discuss how our specialist site staff continue to provide peace of mind for SUAT schools. Whether discussing temporary cover or permanent placements for caretakers and site managers, our focus remains on ensuring that school buildings are safe, secure, and ready for learning.
Why Schools Trust TIB Services
For those we spoke with at the conference, we shared a reminder of the standards that underpin our partnership:
- Compliance-first staffing: Every caretaker and site manager we provide is fully vetted to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) standards. With Enhanced DBS and Right-to-Work checks completed upfront, TIB provides a Letter for Assurance for every school's central record.
- Training & immediate impact: Our staff arrive trained in compliance, health & safety, and safeguarding. This allows them to step into a school environment and make a positive impact from day one.
Exclusive Offers for MATs
Beyond our standard vetting and training, many leaders were particularly interested in our Priority Service benefits they have access to, designed specifically to add value to Multi-Academy Trusts. This includes:
- Fast-tracked enquiries to speed up caretaking cover.
- A dedicated point of contact for streamlined support.
- Free temp-to-perm transfers after 12 weeks (with 4 weeks’ notice).
- 10% discount on the first month's cover for all school.
Not part of SUAT but keen to hear more?
While this event was trust-specific, we provide the same high-level estate staffing solutions to Multi-Academy Trusts across the region. If you’d like to learn more about our Priority Service or need support with your site staffing, we’d love to chat.
Get in touch to find out how we can support your schools.