School Premises Management

With schools back in session, after the conclusion to the summer holidays, it is important to consider School Premises Management. This includes everything necessary to ensure that safety and maintenance, to run the complex of buildings and grounds that the school is comprised of, is kept up to date and in good working condition; this helps to create the perfect learning environment to stimulate young minds whilst keeping them safe, and it covers all aspects of health and safety.

There are many things that can help with school premises management including, but in no way limited to, the options discussed below.

Making sure that the school grounds and buildings are free from litter is a vital part of health and safety, for the pupils attending the school, teachers and visitors. Litter can cause injuries to both people and animals, as well as damaging natural habitats and the environment. The first step for this is having the correct bins on site so that there are suitable places to dispose of litter more ethically. Having both recycling bins and general litter bins is very important to try and limit the amount of waste going into landfill, further damaging our environment. Alongside this having good quality, hard wearing litter picking kits is not only a great way to keep litter down but can also be used as a good educational exercise that leads to important conversations with pupils regarding ecology, conservation and recycling. We have both adult litter picking kits and kids litter picking kits available that are perfect for schools to use.

Outdoor furniture needs to be maintained to make sure it is safe to use and in good condition, though it can be time consuming to make sure everything looks at its best and remains safe. To save time on maintenance Plaswood products are a great option. These products are made from plastic that would otherwise have been diverted to landfill, helping to promote sustainable, more environmentally friendly products. They are ideal products for heavy use areas due to their rot resistant, non-absorbing, weatherproof properties, as well as their resistance to marks, stains and scratches. Once they have been correctly installed they require virtually no maintenance at all, which can save time and money compared to other alternatives. There is a variety of tables and benches available made from Plaswood, including an activity table, which has two chess boards fitted into the top, this can add a new dimension to playtime so that children can be outside, enjoying a stimulating, strategy driven game, inspiring them to learn and develop.

To help stop trips and slips it is a great idea to have anti-slip mats at the entrances, so that everyone can wipe their feet, removing most of the dirt and any water, before traipsing through the building. This becomes especially important moving into the Autumn season, where rain tends to become more commonplace. Our selection of anti-slip mats are a durable, smart and practical choice that come in a range of great colours.

Of course all premises must consider their approach to fire safety and ensure they are compliant with all regulations. This includes having the correct fire extinguishers on site and installed correctly, having the right signage to indicate assembly points, building exits and show fire extinguisher ID's. Making sure you have the correct extinguishers and fire safety signs is paramount to keeping everyone as safe as possible in the event of a fire. For more information on fire safety take a look at our fire extinguisher guide blog and fire safety signs blog. 

To discuss the best options for your premises to help with school premises management please contact our friendly and knowledgeable customer service team who will be able to assist you.