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...
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 January
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...
Urgent Capital Support (UCS)
Winter Emergency Planning: UCS for Heating Failures How schools can use Urgent Capital Support for essential winter works This guidance outlines important changes that schools, academies, and sixth-form colleges need to be aware of when applying for emergency capital...