Stop Playing Catch-Up: Proactive Solutions for School Maintenance

Leaky roofs, flickering lights, and a boiler that sounds like a dragon clearing its throat - just another day in the lif …

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17-May-2024 09:48:08

Spreadsheets: The Estate Team Frenemy (and How to Break Up with Them)

Spreadsheets have long been the go-to tool for managing funds and building conditions across a multi-academy trust (MAT) …

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15-May-2024 17:47:40

Proactive Premises Management

A recent NAHT survey revealed that many schools in the UK are facing challenges related to building repairs and maintena …

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02-May-2024 18:19:12

Navigating Statutory Compliance in Schools

Statutory compliance within the education sector encompasses a wide range of obligations, from child protection and curr …

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19-Mar-2024 15:00:39

When Green Isn't Really Green

In a world increasingly focused on achieving targets and "ticking the boxes," it's easy to fall into the trap of assumin …

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23-Feb-2024 17:01:46