Advice Hub | How to buy better
Sustainable decorating
Community RePaint takes leftover paint, redistributing and remanufacturing it for schools
Recycled IT for schools
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Outdoor learning: Polytunnel teaching spaces
How one social enterprise is pioneering the use of these versatile outdoor ‘classrooms’
School playtime resources
Make playtime fun and educational with these high quality play resources
Green energy for schools: Our MAT is heated by air and solar energy
The Leeds-based Abbey MAT has transformed how it sources and uses energy in the past two years, says head of IT and infrastructure David Ryder
We’re on track to become net zero by 2025
Kingston Maurward College in Dorset has switched to renewable energy to heats its buildings. Principal Luke Rake explains how
We’ve invested in a wind farm to power our school
How Bishop Cornish CofE primary school in Cornwall moved to renewable energy
Funding to decarbonise
Funding for Public Sector Decarbonisation
Budget for energy
Getting the right energy deal for your school is crucial. As schools grapple with inflated bills, energy consultant Tim Warneford looks at what’s gone wrong and how to fix it
Our tips for sustainable procurement
Read our quick guide to sustainable procurement
Procuring a green future
Read how two MATs teamed up to create savings of nearly £6million
Earn while you spend
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Green for go
Environmental credentials are becoming more important when it comes to our purchasing decisions, but eco-friendly products needn’t cost more
Creativity workshops
Creativity is a key skill that needs to be nurtured in school - so here’s our pick of the best art, craft and STEAM workshops
Safe spaces
Want to make better use of your space, or do more to aid social distancing? These products can add flexibility to learning and play areas - and keep everyone safe
Planning for procurement – step by step
It used to be a simple case of getting the best quality service for your school at the best value, but procurement is a whole lot more complex these days, says Lorraine Ashover
Our guide to better buying
When you’re counting the pennies it pays to be a savvy shopper, says Lindsey Marsh, author of The School Fundraising Handbook
Buying a minibus
The Northern House Academy Trust’s Oxford school benefited from buying a used minibus
Don’t let trading be too taxing!
The pros and cons of setting up a trading arm versus establishing a Community Interest Company
Helping schools get value for money
Discover how the DfE is supporting schools to improve their buying of goods and services
In the driving seat
Need a minibus but unsure what’s best for your school’s needs? Lorraine Shaw from the School Minibus Company has the answers
Mable Therapy
Online therapy saved Parklands Primary School £20,000
Safeguarding app
An insurance package with an Added safeguarding app