Non Negotiables in Estate Compliance, Because Schools Must Be Safe
A school estate carries a simple but significant responsibility. It must be safe for every child, member of staff and visitor who enters it. Achieving this core standard requires more than periodic checks or paperwork. It relies on strong systems, clear leadership,...
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...
Lockdown Procedures in Schools: What You Need to Know Ahead of the New Terrorism Bill
In light of the upcoming Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, often referred to as Martyn’s Law, all schools in the UK will soon have new legal duties to protect pupils, staff, and visitors from potential terrorist incidents. While many schools already have fire...