The DfE's Renewal and Retrofit Programme Is Live. The Question Isn't Whether Your Building Qualifies.

The pilot is already running. Around 50 projects are underway across schools in the East Midlands, Yorkshire and the Hum …

Read Story

Richard Melis
by Richard Melis Richard Melis
4 min read
20-May-2026 12:26:51

There's a change in the KCSIE 2026 draft guidance - and it requires immediate action

Listen to this article on our new YouTube Podcast There's a change in the Keeping children safe in education (KCSIE) 202 …

Read Story

Richard Melis
by Richard Melis Richard Melis
3 min read
12-May-2026 15:46:16

CIF results are coming. Here's what to expect — and what to do if yours go badly.

The2026–27 Condition Improvement Fundresults are expected this month. If you submitted a bid in December 2025, you're wa …

Read Story

Richard Melis
by Richard Melis Richard Melis
3 min read
06-May-2026 15:09:12

DfE SRP 2026: Up to 250 Schools Will Be Selected — Will Yours Be One?

If your school buildings have moved beyond routine maintenance and require total replacement, the School Rebuilding Prog …

Read Story

Richard Melis
by Richard Melis Richard Melis
2 min read
17-Mar-2026 16:57:34

12 Non-Negotiables When Buying School Compliance Software

(Because looking good on demo day means nothing if it’s a nightmare by term two)

Read Story

Richard Melis
by Richard Melis Richard Melis
4 min read
10-Jul-2025 17:00:42

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 …

Read Story

Richard Melis
by Richard Melis Richard Melis
4 min read
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 …

Read Story

Richard Melis
by Richard Melis Richard Melis
2 min read
04-Apr-2025 15:44:16
Richard Melis
by Richard Melis Richard Melis
3 min read
28-Mar-2025 10:26:44

Your Project Plan is Approved—Now What?

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

Read Story

Richard Melis
by Richard Melis Richard Melis
4 min read
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 …

Read Story

Richard Melis
by Richard Melis Richard Melis
3 min read
13-Dec-2024 17:18:22