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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Great Site Teams Are Worth Every Penny
Let’s talk about Trigger’s Broom. No, not a new cleaning product — the legend.
The True Cost of Reputational Damage from Compliance
Why compliance isn't just about audits – it's about protecting your school or trust's good name. We've all got one. That …
