🎨 From Dull to Dynamic: Using Colour Psychology in School Corridors 🎨

Transforming School Corridors from Drab Walkways into Vibrant Spaces Corridors have a reputation problem.

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Richard Melis
by Richard Melis Richard Melis
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19-Jun-2025 18:28:25

Why Estates Teams Are Quietly at the Heart of Safeguarding

You might not see them in the strategy meetings. You might not hear them in the case conferences.

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Richard Melis
by Richard Melis Richard Melis
3 min read
12-Jun-2025 14:56:09

Mental Health in Estates Teams: The Risk We’re Not Logging

Mark didn’t say a word. He didn’t need to.

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Richard Melis
by Richard Melis Richard Melis
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29-May-2025 11:54:44

The Playground That Cried Wolf… Then Actually Broke

It started with a creak.Then a wobble. Then that slow-turning, side-eyed look that staff give when a bit of playground k …

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Richard Melis
by Richard Melis Richard Melis
3 min read
19-May-2025 21:52:41

Back to Basics: Statutory Testing in Schools

Back to Basics: Statutory Testing in Schools Statutory testing is one of the most critical responsibilities for schools, …

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Richard Melis
by Richard Melis Richard Melis
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15-Jan-2025 17:03:01

CDM Compliance: Building Safer Schools and Trusts

A major school renovation should be a moment of progress—but what happens when safety risks and structural concerns brin …

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Richard Melis
by Richard Melis Richard Melis
3 min read
13-Dec-2024 17:18:22

The Hidden Superpower of Headteachers

When you think about what makes a great headteacher, premises management might not be the first thing that comes to mind …

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Richard Melis
by Richard Melis Richard Melis
3 min read
11-Dec-2024 13:30:28

How Compliance & Premises Management Software Should Support a Multi-Academy Trust

I've spoken to hundreds of trust leaders this year and wanted to share insights from these recurring conversations about …

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Richard Melis
by Richard Melis Richard Melis
4 min read
14-Nov-2024 11:05:09

Asbestos in Schools

Last week, I found myself at a safety conference, sipping lukewarm coffee and half-listening to the keynote speaker. Tha …

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Richard Melis
by Richard Melis Richard Melis
3 min read
16-Sep-2024 18:09:25

Setting Net Zero Goals in Your Trust

Many schools are taking a stand for the environment, and Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) are leading the way by setting net …

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Richard Melis
by Richard Melis Richard Melis
1 min read
03-Jul-2024 10:30:00