ESTATES THEATRE

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10:00am to 10:30am | Sponsored Session Hosted by Capita

  • Understand the role of data in energy management

  • Discover how aligning energy consumption with building occupancy can reduce inefficiencies and lower utility bills

  • Explore practical examples and see the tangible benefits of a tech-driven approach

  • Engage key stakeholders for successful implementation

  • Gain insights into the latest tools and technologies available for energy management and how they can integrate seamlessly into your existing systems

10:40am - 11:25pm | Sustainable Strategies: A Long-Term View of G.E.M.S

• Establishing a long-term vision and strategy for your Estate that accounts for economic challenges and political change
• The core competencies required for effective Estate leadership
• The importance of succession planning to ensure the sustainability of your strategy and building in resilience for the future
• Strategies for establishing buy-in from core stakeholders both at school and board level so that Estate management is granted the prominence it deserves

Confirmed Speakers:

Jo Marchant MBE
Head of Estates
The Boxing Academy

Bobbi Thandi
Deputy Chief Executive
L.E.A.D. Academy Trust

Will Attlee
Head of Net Zero and Estates Strategy
LocatED

Fiona Brazill
Head of Proposition for Sustainability and Net Zero
Capita

James Miller
National Director of Estates and Technology
Ormiston Academies Trust

11:35am - 12:05pm | Contractor Management and CDM 2015 – The Most Misunderstood Legislation in Schools? An Overview of Contractor Management and Legal Duties

• A review of school building works, routine, non-routine and project planning
• Understanding the duty holder roles and responsibilities
• What are the consequences for not following these regulations, with case studies • Embedding the CDM regulations into the school estates risk management
• Construction phase plans and contractor management

Confirmed Speaker:

Stuart McGregor
Director of Operations
NASPM

12:15pm to 12:45pm | Securing Schools: Innovative Strategies to Safeguard Students and Prevent Vaping

During this session discover how you can invest in a cutting-edge approach to bolstering physical security infrastructure in schools. Verkada will delve into a live case study showcasing how UK schools are enhancing security measures to safeguard students, staff, and facilities. Learn how these advancements not only promote a safe learning environment but also contribute to better student behaviour and combat smoking and vaping across school estates. Attend to explore practical solutions for ensuring a secure and healthy educational environment.

Speakers:

• James Hayter, Account Executive, Verkada  
• Debbie Heritage, Operations Manager, Ormiston Forge Academy  
• Warren Grant, Senior Pastoral Leader, Ormiston Forge Academy 

12:55pm to 1:25pm | How Retrofitting Can Help Your Estate

• Passivhaus fundamentals and cost-effective ways to incorporate them within your estate whilst maintaining continuous teaching
• Discover building retrofit strategies that offer both resource efficiency and reductions in school estates’ energy and emissions
•Identifying the challenges and difficulties to overcome in retro-fit projects

Confirmed speaker:

Ann-Marie Fallon
Associate Director and Passivhaus Designer
Architype

1:35pm to 2:05pm | The Challenges and Risks of Working with Older Buildings

• How to safely deal with older building materials such as asbestos and RAAC
• What should you be doing to ensure your older buildings are health and safety compliant
• Understanding which elements of your buildings require special consideration for targeted maintenance

Confirmed Speakers:

Stuart McGregor
Director of Operations NASPM

Scott Sherlock Lewis
Director of Estates
Prince Albert Community Trust

Will Mumford
Director Technical Planning and Construction
LocatED

2:15pm to 2:45pm | Decarbonising the School Estate – Lessons Learned So Far

• The importance of assessing and reducing a school's carbon footprint, including methodologies and tools for measurement.
• Tracking energy consumption and carbon emissions to measure the effectiveness of decarbonization efforts.
• How learning the experiences from the wider school estate can support your setting

Confirmed Speakers:

Paul Broadbent
Associate
LocatED

Nadia Persaud
Programme Lead, Net Zero and Governance
LocatED

2:55pm to 3:40pm | Estates Finances: Stretching Your Resources, and Estates Income Generation

14:55 - 15:00 | Chair's Opening Address

Speaker: Anne Alsop, Chief Finance Officer , Cheltenham Bournside School

15:00 - 15:15 | Case Study 1 – Stretching Your Resources: Effective Estates Budgeting and Resource Management

• Considering the paucity of financial resources available to Estates professionals, it is imperative that budgets are allocated with a view to maximising desired outcomes. What should you be prioritising in your school estate?

•Strategies for managing and minimising rising energy costs.

• Establishing buy-in from your SLT for new initiatives to ensure your estates and premises management function remains effective and efficient.

Speaker: Robin Harrison, Facilities & Resources Manager, Rushcliffe Spencer Academy

15:15 - 15:30 | Case Study 2 –Making Your Estate Work for You and For Income Generation

• Using your site and estate to generate income for your setting

• Finding and utilising assets your school has to support your funding streams

• Marketing your facilities as a commercial opportunity

Confirmed Speakers:

Robin Harrison
Facilities & Resources Manager
Rushcliffe Spencer Academy

Caroline Symmonds
Chief Finance & Operations Officer
Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust

Anne Alsop
Director of Finance and Operations
Cheltenham Bournside School