Top 10 Challenges Faced by Estate Leads in 2024
Over the past year, I’ve been fortunate enough to meet and network with estate leads across schools and Multi-Academy Tr …
Smarter Estate Management Aligned with Modern Standards
Mrs. Reynolds glanced at the peeling paint on the main corridor’s walls and sighed. As Head of Estates, she was used to …
Statlog @ SAAShow NEC Nov 2024
Statlog, a leading provider of premises management software for educational institutions, showcased its comprehensive so …
How Premises Management Software Should Support a Multi-Academy Trust
I've spoken to hundreds of trust leaders this year and wanted to share insights from these recurring conversations about …
Creating Positive School Environments: 10 Small Upgrades with Big Impact
When we think about improving schools, we often imagine high-cost projects or large-scale renovations. However, some of …
The Real Reason Things Aren’t Getting Done (and It’s Not What You Think)
When I sit down with an estate team at a multi-academy trust (or a large independent school), a common theme emerges. It …
Primary Schools: A Different Approach to Premises Management
I recently attended my daughter’s primary school for her violin choir show. It was one of those events where parents, gr …
Tired Estate Teams and Endless To-Do Lists? Software Can Help
In schools and trusts, estate teams often face an uphill battle. The to-do lists are endless, and there's never enough t …
Balancing Compliance and Budgets
I recently had a heartfelt conversation with a school's business manager who shared a struggle that resonated deeply wit …
Asbestos in Schools
Last week, I found myself at a safety conference, sipping lukewarm coffee and half-listening to the keynote speaker. Tha …
