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The DfE is developing a clearer picture of the nation's school buildings..
How clear is the picture held by the people responsible for them? Could the future of school capital funding be decided by the quality of our estate data, long before anyone makes a compelling case for investment? Imagine asking three people in the same school or academy trust a simple question: "What are our three biggest estate risks over the next five years?" The Headteacher might talk about disruption to education. The CFO might identify future financial liabilities. The
John Halstead
6 days ago8 min read


Estates Literacy? Schools easily waste £30,000 on their estate per year without even approving a £30,000 project…
A bad winter can see £4,000 on repeated emergency heating issue call-outs. A wet autumn and another £6,500 patching a roof that if we are honest… we know in an ideal world already needs replacing.. £3,000 a year on repeated termly fire door repairs to stay compliant. £5,500 on “temporary measures”. £3,000 on recurring emergency contractor premiums that covertly stack up. Please £3,000 on access equipment hired more than once for similar or the same job. £5,000 worth of in h
John Halstead
Sep 410 min read
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