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Cleaning
Do you know what BICSc Productivity Rates are – and are you using them in your school or Trust?
February 11, 2026
Cleaning is one of the largest operational costs in a school or Multi-Academy Trust, yet it is often one of…
5 facts to round off your week: Education catering and support services trends
February 5, 2026
As the week draws to a close, we’re pausing to take stock of what’s shaping the education catering and support…
Going to tender for your school or Trust’s catering or cleaning soon? Here are five things you should know
February 2, 2026
Running a catering or cleaning tender is a major moment for any school or Multi-Academy Trust. These contracts have a…
Tendering and contract performance management: why now is the critical moment for Multi-Academy Trusts
January 19, 2026
For Multi-Academy Trust CFOs and COOs, few responsibilities carry as much financial risk - or opportunity - as the management…
Cleaning: How to ensure you don’t have too much resource
October 8, 2025
Cleaning is often one of the largest areas of spend for schools, colleges, hospitals and healthcare sites - and yet,…
Outsourced, inhouse or hybrid cleaning in independent schools – which is best for your school, and which can save you money? This might surprise you!
July 16, 2025
In boarding schools, cleaning is not just about hygiene - it plays a crucial role in student wellbeing and pastoral…
With labour representing up to 85% of cleaning costs, can you afford not to benchmark?
July 2, 2025
When it comes to cleaning operations, labour is by far the largest expense, accounting for up to 85% of total…