Taking the Stress Out of HR: Elizabeth Selby Infants' School
Case study: HR Managed Services
Elizabeth Selby Infants' School
About The School
Elizabeth Selby Infants’ School is located in Tower Hamlets, London. The school is passionate about early education and creating a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued and cared for.
As a Rights Respecting School, it encourages pupils to share their views and opinions on issues within their school, community and the wider world. The school is also actively involved in the Community Cohesion Project, building intergenerational links with residents of Silk Court Care Home.
With a strong belief in partnerships with parents, the school aims to develop happy, well-rounded and capable children who are well prepared for the next stage of their lives.
The Experience of Working with Juniper Education
Juniper Education provided Elizabeth Selby Infants’ School with comprehensive HR support services, ensuring that the business had access to the guidance and expertise needed to manage its people effectively.
Their support covered key HR functions, supporting processes and providing reassurance that best practices were being followed.
Karen Breen, Business Manager, described the transition to Juniper as “very easy”. She highlighted that the process was smooth and well-managed. This ease of transition helped build early confidence in the partnership.
Karen also commented positively on the onboarding and setup process, describing it as both straightforward and “highly supportive”. She noted that Juniper Education provided clear guidance throughout, maintaining open communication and offering assistance whenever needed. This supportive approach made the process simple and efficient from start to finish.
The Outcome
Karen highlighted that one of the biggest benefits of working with Juniper Education is the comprehensive nature of the assistance. She stated that the support goes beyond initial advice, check-in communications ensure issues are fully addressed and understood.
Karen noted:
“This is such a wraparound service. Advice is clearly given and followed up with helpful calls and supportive emails.”
Karen also emphasised the positive impact on the school:
Karen Breen Business Manager
By providing schools with solutions as issues arise, Juniper Education enables the school to handle HR matters with confidence and reduces pressure.
Recommendation
Karen shared that her experience with Juniper has been consistently positive, highlighting the dedication of the team. She noted that “every staff member is helpful and consistently willing to go above and beyond” to provide support.
This level of commitment reinforces confidence in the service and makes Juniper Education a trusted partner for the school’s HR needs.