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There's a change in the KCSIE 2026 draft guidance - and it requires immediate action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