ISBL Symposium: Estates Webinar

Date: 26 February 2026

Location: Online (live webinar)

trong estate management is critical to the safe, effective and sustainable operation of schools and trusts — supporting compliance, informed decision-making and long-term planning.

This online Estates event is designed for School Business Professionals and operational leaders who want to strengthen their approach to managing school buildings, improve estate condition planning and confidently support organisational priorities.

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    • School Business Professionals (SBPs)

    • Estates, Facilities and Site Managers

    • Trust Operations and Compliance Leads

    • Senior Leaders with responsibility for school estates

    • Anyone involved in estate planning, condition management or maintenance oversight

    • Gain a clearer understanding of effective estate management in schools

    • Develop confidence in assessing condition and prioritising estate works

    • Learn practical approaches to managing maintenance and compliance

    • Strengthen your ability to plan and manage estates strategically

    • Take away actionable insight you can apply immediately in your setting

    • Understanding estate condition and risk

    • Identifying and prioritising maintenance and repair works

    • Developing a structured approach to planned preventative maintenance (PPM)

    • Managing reactive vs planned maintenance effectively

    • Supporting compliance, safety and long-term sustainability

  • Managing school estates is increasingly complex, with competing priorities, budget pressures and compliance requirements.

    This webinar provides focused, practical guidance to help you move from reactive estate management towards a more planned, strategic and sustainable approach, supporting both operational effectiveness and long-term resilience.

  • While this is an online webinar, attendees will have the opportunity to:

    • Engage with peers from across the school business community

    • Share challenges and experiences via discussion and Q&A

    • Learn from others working in similar roles and contexts

  • Is this webinar live or recorded?
    This is a live online session. [Amend if a recording will be shared]

    Who should attend?
    The session is suitable for SBPs, estates and facilities leads, and senior leaders responsible for school buildings and maintenance.

    Do I need prior estates experience?
    No — the session is designed to be accessible, while still providing value to those with existing estates responsibilities.

    How will I access the webinar?
    Joining details will be sent by email ahead of the session.

    Can multiple colleagues attend?
    Places are booked per person. Please book additional places for multiple attendees.

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