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When it comes to reducing the amount of electricity your school uses, installing LED lighting is top of the list. It would be ideal if schools had the funding to install LED lighting throughout their school all at one time, but if you haven’t our latest blog looks at an approach you might like to consider 👇 https://bit.ly/42kzMPG #LEDlighting #SchoolEstatePlanning #TheTrustNetwork

Did you know? You can now book your place at our 2025 National Conference in April. From Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - Women in School Estates Management, to Developing Professional Competence for Estates and FM Staff, we will be looking at a wide range of subjects - and all hours contribute to your CPD. Take a look at the outline agenda here 👇 https://bit.ly/3WnlmKC #TheTrustNetwork #CPD #SchoolEstateManagement

Are you booked on for next Wednesday's free webinar? 📅 Date: 29th January 2025 🕐 Time: 1pm-2pm 💻 Where: Microsoft teams 🎓 CPD Value: 1 hour With the new Procurements Act set to go live on 24th February we are kicking off the new year with a TTN webinar for members focused entirely on all things procurement related - expert legal advice, plus tips from a practitioner working within a school trust: Ciara Campfield, of Stone King LLP will talk on ‘The Procurement Act: the key changes schools need to be aware of’ while Trevor Armstrong, of Ormiston Academies Trust will present ‘Practical tips for school procurement: a practitioner's view’. Book your place here 👉 https://bit.ly/4hjyKaC #CPD #ProcurementAct #FreeWebinar

What are your New Year resolutions? If one is to gain more CPD and learn about the issues affecting school estates - and the best way to manage them - then you may want to sign up for our National Conference taking place on 23rd April at the Ormiston Shelfield Academy in Walsall! If you are a member of TTN you can book your place here: https://bit.ly/3CoeN3E If you would like to find out more about TTN and how to become a member, you can do that here//bit.ly/4dYZR9Q #TheTrustNetwork #SchoolEstatesConference #CPD

With the new Procurements Act set to go live on 24th February we thought we would kick off the new year with a TTN webinar for members focused entirely on all things procurement related.... 📅 Date: 29th January 2025 🕐 Time: 1pm-2pm 💻 Where: Microsoft teams 🎓 CPD Value: 1 hour The session agenda will include expert legal advice, plus tips from a practitioner working within a school trust: 👉 The Procurement Act: the key changes schools need to be aware of’ (Ciara Campfield, Stone King LLP) 👉 Practical tips for school procurement: a practitioner's view’ (Trevor Armstrong, Ormiston Academies Trust ) Book your place here: https://bit.ly/4hjyKaC #CPD #ProcurementAct #FreeWebinar

We’re excited to officially launch The Trust Network’s 8th Annual National School Estates Conference for School Estates Professionals - with the theme 'Building Blocks of Estate Management'. If you are a representative working in a school, you can now grab your ticket to the event on April 23rd, 2025, where TTN members and invited guests will enjoy a day of networking, CPD and more with colleagues and specialists from the school estates sector! We are currently working on the line-up for 2025 but as you can see from feedback 👇 our aim is to give delegates "a great experience with invaluable opportunities!" If you are a member of TTN you can now book your place here: https://bit.ly/42hNQsZ Membership is free of charge and you can register to be a TTN member here: https://bit.ly/3XkkV3y #SchoolEstatesConference #CPD #SchoolEstatesProfessionals #NationalConference

As the new term begins, we know school estate managers face unique challenges, from maintaining safe and sustainable environments to juggling budgets and planning for long-term improvements. That’s where we come in. Our network is here to support you with: Expert advice on tackling winter maintenance and preparing for spring. Insights on energy efficiency and sustainability strategies for 2025. Peer discussions to share challenges and solutions. Exclusive events and webinars tailored to school estate needs. January Focus: Start the year with clarity - what’s your top priority for your school estate in 2025? Don’t go it alone - join our Trust Network community 👇 https://bit.ly/4dYZR9Q #TheTrustNetwork #SchoolEstateManagers #Support

Many of our members are heading back onto school grounds today - and completing post-holiday inspections and repairs! We know that after a school holiday break, inspections of school facilities are often undertaken to identify any damage, wear, or issues that occurred during the downtime. From heating and HVAC checks to roof, plumbing, and leak inspections, we hope the Winter weather has been kind to your sites! #SchoolInspection #BuildingRepairs #WinterWeather

As we head towards another year, we thought we would remind you of what The Trust Network is and what we offer for our members! We are an independent organisation that is free to join, established in 2014, and committed to helping members with school estates and facilities management. 🏫 Estate Management Fundamentals 🦺 Health and Safety 🔧 Maintenance and Projects 🔋 Energy and Water Management We offer regular CPD, free webinars, local and national conferences and more! We are really looking forward to connecting with members, old and new, in 2025... Find out more and sign up 👇 https://bit.ly/4dYZR9Q

As schools across the country break up for Christmas we want to wish you all a restful break! We look forward to seeing you in January as we count down to our National Conference in April... Merry Christmas 🎄