Safeguarding in practice, why site awareness matters
Safeguarding is often spoken about in terms of policies, training and reporting lines. Those elements matter, but they are only part of the picture. Day to day safeguarding in schools is also shaped by who controls access to the site, who notices what feels out of...
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...
Four Premises Risks That Require Ongoing Control
In school premises management, not all risks can be treated in the same way. Some issues can be planned for over time. Others require continuous control. Fire safety, asbestos management, water hygiene and structural safety fall into this second category. These are...
Many Schools Believe They Are Compliant. Fewer Can Evidence It.
The question is how do you know you are compliant? Compliant to what? The main request for any compliance is now, ‘show me’. Statutory checks are carried out, issues are addressed and responsibilities are understood at an operational level. However, national...