Week Two of Easter: Quick Wins While the School Is Still Quiet

The first week of the Easter break is often spent firefighting – fixing what broke, scrubbing what’s become unidentifiab …

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11-Apr-2025 12:05:39

The Most Expensive Spreadsheet You’ve Ever Seen

At first glance, it looks harmless. It might even look organised. Rows neatly labelled with asset types, test dates, col …

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04-Apr-2025 15:44:16
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28-Mar-2025 10:26:44

Your Project Plan is Approved—Now What?

Your school’s project plan has been approved. Fantastic! 🎉

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by Richard Melis Richard Melis
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14-Mar-2025 12:22:39

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 …

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13-Dec-2024 17:18:22

Statlog @ SAAShow NEC Nov 2024

Statlog, a leading provider of premises management software for educational institutions, showcased its comprehensive so …

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by Richard Melis Richard Melis
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21-Nov-2024 17:41:06

How Compliance & 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 …

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by Richard Melis Richard Melis
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14-Nov-2024 11:05:09

It’s All About the ‘Big Picture’

Managing educational estates in the UK is a complex task that requires a strategic approach to ensure everything runs sm …

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3 min read
15-Aug-2024 09:30:00

Capital Programme Manager: Make Every Pound Count

I was visiting a prospect this week, and we were talking about the challenges of managing a capital programme on a sprea …

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08-Aug-2024 19:35:44

Navigating the Funding Maze: How Software Can Make Every Penny Count in Schools

Let’s talk about something that’s on the minds of many schools: money, or more accurately, the lack of it. Schools are r …

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by Richard Melis Richard Melis
1 min read
20-Jun-2024 18:05:02