Would Your Premises Pass the ‘What If?’ Test?
Most school estate teams would say they’re on top of things. The buildings are standing, the heating mostly works, and n …
Fire Safety in Schools: If You Only Read One Compliance Guide, Make It This One
Schools are predictable in their unpredictability. You never know when a pupil will set off the alarm by burning toast i …
The Impact of Declining Pupil Numbers on School Estates Management
I recently spoke with a school governor about their estate team, and one of their biggest concerns was the decline in pu …
Compliance Strategy: Upskilling, Shared Resources, or Outsourcing?
Keeping a school running smoothly isn’t just about fixing what’s broken; it’s about having the right people in place to …
From Manual to Automated: The Evolution of Premises Management
The Evolution of Premises Management The Manual Era: Paperwork, Panic, and Persistence (1990s) Ah, the 1990s. The age of …
Back to Basics: Statutory Testing in Schools
Back to Basics: Statutory Testing in Schools Statutory testing is one of the most critical responsibilities for schools, …
CDM Compliance: Building Safer Schools and Trusts
A major school renovation should be a moment of progress—but what happens when safety risks and structural concerns brin …
The Hidden Superpower of Headteachers
When you think about what makes a great headteacher, premises management might not be the first thing that comes to mind …
How Premises Management Software Should Support a School
In a previous blog "How Premises Management Software Should Support a Multi-Academy Trust", I explored how premises mana …
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 …
