What the New Education Estates Strategy Means for School Leaders
Key Takeaways and Practical Actions The Government has published its new Education Estates Strategy: A Decade of National Renewal (February 2026), setting out a ten-year direction for the condition, safety, sustainability and resilience of school buildings across...
Why Premises Professionals Deserve Strategic Visibility Across Schools
Every day, premises professionals carry out the work that keeps schools safe, compliant and ready for learning. Their role underpins wellbeing, supports safeguarding and ensures environments are fit for pupils and staff. Yet much of this work happens quietly, often...
Why the Best Decisions Happen Before JanuaryÂ
Budget planning for the 2026–27 school year has already begun in many schools. For senior teams and business managers, this is one of the most strategic phases of the year. For premises professionals, it is when important decisions are made about...
Implications of Ofsted’s 2025 Education‑Inspection Framework for School Premises Management
Background – How the 2025 framework differs The new Education‑Inspection Framework (EIF) announced in September 2025 applies to all school inspections in England from 10 November 2025. It replaces the four‑judgement approach and introduces a 5‑point grading scale...