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Big changes are coming to school estates management – and if you haven’t had a chance to fully explore the Department for …

By Simon Freeman | 6th May 2026 | 4 min read

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Information infrastructure has quietly become a hidden strategic constraint in schools. Education leadership expert Laura Knight explains …

By Laura Knight, MEd, PGCE, BA(Hons), FCCT, FRSA, CMgr | 13th February 2026 | 11 min read

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From April 2026, a new body – the Fair Work Agency – will begin reshaping how employment rights are enforced across the UK. School and …

By Simon Freeman | 11th February 2026 | 6 min read

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If you work with support staff in schools, you may have heard about the School Support Staff Negotiating Body (SSSNB). The new forum is …

By Simon Freeman | 6th February 2026 | 4 min read

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In a MAT, there’s no getting away from reforecasting. But how reactive does it feel, and how happy are you with the result? Thankfully, …

By Simon Freeman | 11th December 2025 | 7 min read

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How can schools and trusts thrive when their budgets are under constant pressure? Our must-see webinar, Smarter Schools: Budgeting for …

By Simon Freeman | 14th November 2025 | 4 min read

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How are the UK’s school and trust leaders planning to maximise the impact of technology on education? Recently, our education team …

By Simon Freeman | 30th July 2025 | 4 min read

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John Murphy has spent the last ten years as CEO of one of the largest trusts in the UK and now works to support those in the same position …

By Simon Freeman | 23rd June 2025 | 4 min read

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Looming, unfamiliar buildings, winding corridors, constant noise, demanding lessons and a busy schedule… A new school can be overwhelming …

By Simon Freeman | 23rd June 2025 | 5 min read

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