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 …
The Most Expensive Spreadsheet You’ve Ever Seen
At first glance, it looks harmless. It might even look organised. Rows neatly labelled with asset types, test dates, col …
Your Project Plan is Approved—Now What?
Your school’s project plan has been approved. Fantastic! 🎉
How School Estate Teams Can Say ‘No’ Without Being the Bad Guys
The ‘Can You Just…’ Epidemic If you manage a school estate, you’ll know this scenario all too well. You’re halfway up a …
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 …
Fire Safety in Schools: If You Only Read One Compliance Guide, Make It This One
Schools are predictable in their unpredictability. You never know when a pupil will set off the alarm by burning toast i …
The Impact of Declining Pupil Numbers on School Estates Management
I recently spoke with a school governor about their estate team, and one of their biggest concerns was the decline in pu …
Compliance Strategy: Upskilling, Shared Resources, or Outsourcing?
Keeping a school running smoothly isn’t just about fixing what’s broken; it’s about having the right people in place to …
From Manual to Automated: The Evolution of Premises Management
The Evolution of Premises Management The Manual Era: Paperwork, Panic, and Persistence (1990s) Ah, the 1990s. The age of …
