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schools, colleges & universities


summer logistics management strategies for schools


Rachel Houghton, Managing Director at workplace change specialist Business Moves Group (BMG), offers an inside look at how smart, term-optimised logistics help schools stay one step ahead of disruption...


The sun, depending on where you are and what day of the week it is, is out. At this time of year, our inboxes fill with out-of-office replies as colleagues go on holiday. Offices and classrooms alike might be quieter, but one group is busier than ever: school estate managers. With 1.5 million children learning in buildings deemed unfit, the summer holidays offer a vital window to carry out


essential repairs, upgrades, and safety improvements, often within tight timelines and tighter budgets. The quality of a building directly affects student learning, success in school, and teacher retention, too. The summer holidays provide a critical window to complete much-needed changes, from removing reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) to relocating whole departments or securing


sensitive equipment. A strong logistics management partner plays a critical role, too, ensuring schools are ready for a safe and smooth September start. Proactive planning Summer projects succeed or fail long before the first crate is lifted. Often in schools and universities, it is common to come across a store cupboard filled to the brim with paperwork, equipment, furniture – you name it.


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