Summer 2027 starts now: why schools should begin planning washroom refurbishments today

2 days ago in

School regulations

The most successful summer holiday refurbishment projects aren't planned in May – they’re already being discussed today. For schools, timing is everything. The summer holidays remain the ideal window for completing major refurbishment works. With pupils off-site and fewer operational pressures, it's the perfect opportunity

Future-proofing school washrooms for rising temperatures: why heat-resilient washroom design matters

2 weeks ago in

School regulations

The recent heatwaves across the UK have highlighted a growing challenge for schools. Classrooms have become increasingly uncomfortable, outdoor activities have been curtailed and some schools have even been forced to adjust timetables or close early as temperatures climbed well into the 30s. While immediate

Toilet refurbishments for schools, offices, leisure and healthcare facilities

What the law actually requires for school washrooms – and what good practice looks like beyond compliance.

3 weeks ago in

School regulations

For school leaders and estates managers, navigating the regulatory landscape around washroom provision can be genuinely confusing. Multiple pieces of legislation overlap, guidance has been updated at various points, and the consequences of getting it wrong extend well beyond a compliance tick-box - into safeguarding,

School estates under pressure: how to prioritise washroom investment when budgets are tight

1 month ago in

School regulations

For many schools, maintaining and improving facilities has become an increasingly difficult balancing act. Rising operational costs, ageing buildings and growing demands on limited budgets mean school leaders and estates teams are constantly having to make difficult decisions about where investment should be directed. While

Durability matters: choosing washroom materials that last in schools

1 month ago in

School regulations

School washrooms are among the hardest-working spaces in any education setting. Used hundreds of times each day, exposed to moisture, heavy footfall, accidental damage and, at times, deliberate misuse, they face a level of wear and tear that few commercial environments experience. Yet when refurbishment

School washrooms and the new DfE guidance: what schools need to know

2 months ago in

DfE guidance

As schools continue to navigate evolving safeguarding responsibilities, the Department for Education’s (DfE) updated guidance on gender-questioning children has introduced an important new area of focus: how schools manage access to single-sex spaces, including washrooms and changing facilities. For school leaders, estates teams and facilities