The Autumn Return: What We Know, What We Don't.

Most people in the sector have heard of Manage Your Education Estate by now — the DfE's new digital platform, live since …

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3 min read
09-Jun-2026 14:04:31

2026 Guide to Buying School Compliance and Premises Software

Most schools buying compliance software in 2026 will make the wrong choice — not because good platforms don't exist, but …

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5 min read
04-Jun-2026 09:45:21

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 …

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There's a change in the KCSIE 2026 draft guidance - and it requires immediate action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

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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 …

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3 min read
06-May-2026 15:09:12

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 …

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2 min read
28-Apr-2026 15:19:00

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 …

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2 min read
20-Apr-2026 16:02:12

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 …

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2 min read
13-Apr-2026 15:36:10

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 …

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2 min read
30-Mar-2026 11:50:46

Legionella in the News: The Pre-Return Reality for Estates

Some of you might have read about the UKHSA investigating a London Legionella cluster. With eight confirmed cases, they …

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2 min read
26-Mar-2026 14:53:49