This blog is the fifth in a series focussing on the DfE’s School Estate Management Standards (published
Building Condition Surveys
This blog is the fourth in a series focussing on the DfE’s School Estate Management
The Importance of Building Information
The Department for Education issued its School Estate Management Standards in April 2025. This is the third
Budgeting for the School Estate
The Department for Education issued its School Estate Management Standards in April 2025. This is the second
The Importance Of Asset Management Plans
The Department for Education issued its School Estate Management Standards in April 2025. This is the first
What Does Martyn’s Law Mean For Schools?
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, more commonly known as Martyn’s Law, places a
Creating An Effective Health And Safety Culture In Schools
Culture can easily be defined as “the way we do things around here”, and this can
Supporting schools to achieve School Estates Management Standards
TTN National School Estates Conference 2025 Review The publication of the new School Estate Management Standards marks
Asbestos in Schools – It’s Still a Thing!
Between March 2018 and February 2019, the Department for Education (DfE) carried out a survey
The Importance of Good Ventilation in Schools
Why is effective ventilation in schools important? Effective ventilation not only reduces the risk of
The New Procurement Act
The Procurement Act 2023 came into force on 24 February 2025, replacing the 2015 Public
Get Ready to Recycle
The Separation of Waste (England) Regulations 2025 comes into effect from 31 March 2025. It
LED Lighting on a Budget
When it comes to reducing the amount of electricity your school uses, installing LED lighting
Monitoring the Performance of your Estate
There are several reasons why monitoring the performance of your estate is helpful. The first
Managing School Security
In July 2024 the Department for Education issued guidance on School and college security which
Managing Your Older Buildings
In April 2024 the Department for Education issued a very interesting document entitled Managing Older
Your School Estate, Your Responsibility
In 2022 the Government launched its property strategy for 2023-2030. In total, the government property
Is your school at risk from flooding?
In 2015 36 schools in Cumbria faced weeks of closure and extensive clean-up operations after
The Benefits of Continuing Professional Development
Finding suitable and effective continuing professional development can sometimes be a challenge for those managing
Managing Asbestos Compliantly
Asbestos was used in the building of schools between 1945 and 1975, but it was
RAAC – Information and Action (as at 21.9.23)
Estates is definitely front and centre of every school’s focus currently, but sadly for all
DfE: Net Capacity Assessment (NCA) Programme Update
From 2023 to 2025 the Department for Education Net Capacity Assessment programme will ensure accurate,
DfE: Estates Management Competency Framework Announcement
School buildings are essential for providing the right environment that supports good teaching and learning,
TTN National Conference 2023 – ‘Our School Estate: The Built Environment’
*Conference Round-up* It was wonderful to see so many TTN members at the TTN National
Schools to get 6-month energy support under new government scheme
Government outlines plans to help cut energy bills for businesses Support for households, businesses and
TTN National Conference 2022 – ‘Greening the Estate’
*Conference Round-up* We were thrilled to welcome so many familiar and new faces our ‘Greening
Phase 3 Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme
Phase 3 of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme opens for applications at 2pm on Wednesday
TTN – Introducing Academic Year 2021-2022
We have a lot planned for the upcoming academic year, including (all being well) the
TTN News and Updates – April 2021
TTN News and Updates – April 2021 In our April blog we provide a round
TTN News and Updates – March 2021
TTN News and Updates – March 2021 TTN Awards 2021 – POSTPONED Members will recall
TTN Awards – Coming Soon in 2021!
We’re excited to announce something new for 2021; we will be inviting members to share
New Energy Efficiency Grants for Schools and Trusts
This month the Government announced that the public sector can now bid for two new
Good Estates Management for Schools: GEMS Updates Published
We are pleased to confirm the news that this week DfE have published the updated version
DfE announce additional £560m for repairs and upgrades to school buildings
On 29 June, the Prime Minister announced an additional £560m for repairs and upgrades to
DfE publish new guidance on managing school premises during the coronavirus outbreak
On 24 April 2020, the Department for Education published guidance on Managing school premises, which are
TTN hold fourth national conference: ‘Guidance into Practice’
Rory Kennedy, the Director of Capital for the Department for Education was the keynote speaker
TTN ‘Guidance into Practice’ Conference: Last Chance to Book
Bookings will soon be closing for our national conference taking place at Corby Technical School
TTN ‘Guidance into Practice’ Conference: Lord Agnew announced as keynote speaker
Many members have already registered to attend our next National Estates Conference on 11th March
TTN Members Take Part in Pilot Session of New ‘Ask an Expert’ Forum
On 29th November a number of TTN members volunteered to participate in a pilot session
TTN Hold Two Regional Conferences in October 2019
On October 24th and 25th TTN held two regional conferences in London and Manchester. The
The Trust Network holds successful Third National Estates Conference in 2019
Over 90 MATs/ Trusts (collectively representing over 900 academies and 425,000 students) from across the
The Trust Network second National Conference: 11th April 2018. “Good Estate Management” –
Booking now open We are pleased to announce details for our second National Estates Conference,
‘Trailblazers in education’ The Trust Network (TTN) holds first national conference
An organisation set up to help academy trusts and schools run their buildings, estates and
The Trust Network first National Conference: 12th April 2017
We are pleased to announce a date for the first National Conference of The Trust