Are You Ready for the Autumn Audit?
When you read the title, you probably thought Ofsted, didn’t you? Nope—that was my other article. There’s another kind o …
Centralised, Decentralised, or Hybrid? How MATs Are Managing Estates and Compliance
I speak to a number of multi-academy trusts in my role, and I’m always fascinated when I encounter one that’s fully cent …
‘Outstanding’ Doesn’t Happen by Accident
I was doing an on-site demo recently, and in the chat afterwards we ended up talking about the Ofsted changes. One of th …
Say It. Walk It. Log It. Smarter Site Communication
Why a quick face-to-face and the right follow-up system might be the best communication strategy in your toolkit.
🌡️ Thermometer Wars: Are You Really Getting an Accurate Water Temperature Reading?
In the world of Legionella control, close enough isn’t close enough. It’s 8:04 AM. You're in the plant room, standing ne …
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 …
Your Project Plan is Approved—Now What?
Your school’s project plan has been approved. Fantastic! 🎉
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 …
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 …
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 …
