There's a change in the KCSIE 2026 draft guidance - and it requires immediate action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 …
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 …
Your Ofsted Grade Now Includes This
Click here to listen to this article on our new YouTube podcast! A school I'm working closely with just had an Ofsted vi …
Why Your Lockdown Plan Probably Won't Satisfy Martyn's Law
Click here to listen to this article on our new YouTube podcast! We have known the primary legislation for Martyn's Law …
Why Your Asbestos Register Might Not Survive The HSE's 2026 Spot Checks
Click here to listen to this article on our new YouTube podcast! The HSE has just launched a new wave of unannounced spo …
Why Your Current Fire Risk Assessment Might Now Be a Liability
If you manage an education estate, the push for stricter competency standards probably isn't news to you. You likely alr …
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 …
The HSE Isn't Your Only Regulator Anymore
At the end of January 2026, a fundamental regulatory shift took place: the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) separated fro …
The new DfE portal: It’s only half the story
The "Manage Your Education Estate" portal, which launched this month, marks a significant shift in how the Department fo …
