Data-Driven Decisions: Why Your MAT Needs a Capital Programme Manager for Strategic Budgeting

The Budgeting Balancing Act Running a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) is a complex balancing act. You're juggling the needs of …

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23-May-2024 10:50:03

Stop Playing Catch-Up: Proactive Solutions for School Maintenance

Leaky roofs, flickering lights, and a boiler that sounds like a dragon clearing its throat - just another day in the lif …

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17-May-2024 09:48:08

Spreadsheets: The Estate Team Frenemy (and How to Break Up with Them)

Spreadsheets have long been the go-to tool for managing funds and building conditions across a multi-academy trust (MAT) …

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15-May-2024 17:47:40

Your Guide to Buying School Compliance &  Premises Management Software

Premises Management Software Sure, meeting compliance standards is essential for any school or MAT, but the right premis …

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07-May-2024 11:43:53

The Cost of Living Crisis and UK Schools: Finding Efficiencies in a Time of Scarcity

The cost of living crisis placed unprecedented strain on UK schools. Energy costs soared, inflation made every supply pu …

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17-Apr-2024 17:26:25