Estates Compliance
Integrated Tools for Confident, Compliant School Estates
Handsam delivers a comprehensive suite of compliance and estates management solutions tailored for schools and trusts. From expert audits, CDM support, and policy consultancy to intuitive software, helpdesk tools, and over 500 quick guides, our services simplify complex responsibilities. With expert-led training and configurable systems, we empower staff to stay safe, compliant, and inspection-ready across all areas of school operations.
Compliance Audits and Surveys
Expert Audits and Fire Compliance You Can Trust
Handsam’s expert-led safety services help schools stay compliant and protected. From EdSafe audits, fire risk assessments to compartmentation surveys and fire door surveys, each service delivers clear, actionable insights via our online portal, making safety management simple. With tailored support and integrated tools, schools can confidently reduce risk and meet legal obligations.
Bespoke Consultancy Services
Ensure Estates Compliance with Confidence
Our tailored Consultancy and Competent Person Service is designed to help you meet your estates compliance obligations under UK regulations. We provide, expert audits and risk assessments, policy development and documentation reviews and ongoing support and trusted advice.
With our practical, hands-on approach, we help you create safer, more secure learning environments.
Compliance Management Software
One System. Complete Oversight
The Handsam Management System supports full compliance in health, safety, and estates management. It assigns tasks, prompts evidence collection, and builds audit trails. Managers gain clear oversight through detailed reports and dashboards, ensuring peace of mind, operational efficiency, and readiness for inspections across your school or trust.
Construction, Design and Management (CDM) Regulations Support
From Planning to Completion — CDM Made Simple for Schools
Managing estates projects in educational settings can be complex, but our expert support makes it simple. We guide you through every stage of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) process, from initial planning and risk assessments to project completion.​
The Helpdesk
The Helpdesk
Efficient Issue Management, Tailored to Your Needs
The Handsam Helpdesk streamlines issue reporting across your organisation. Staff can log concerns via the system or email, triggering alerts for administrators to assign resolution. Custom dashboards reveal trends across sites, and the system is fully configurable, ensuring efficient, compliant issue management tailored to your school or trust’s needs.
Policy Writing and Review Service
Flexible Policy Solutions for Smarter Estates Management
Handsam provides flexible policy support for estates management, including reviews of existing documents, exemplar templates, and bespoke policy development. We ensure your procedures are compliant with evolving legislation and statutory guidance, while remaining practical and tailored to your school’s unique needs, helping you stay confident and compliant.
Quick Guides, Policies and Templates Library
Supporting Safer School Environments
The Handsam Quick Guides Library offers over 500 expertly curated documents covering a huge range of topics. From risk assessments and safeguarding to site safety and compliance. With checklists, exemplars, and guidance notes, it’s your go-to resource for staying informed, prepared, and fully compliant in every aspect of school health and safety.
Training
Complete Training for Confident Estates Compliance
Handsam offers a comprehensive range of eLearning and instructor-led training courses covering health, safety, and estates management. From asbestos and legionella awareness to fire safety, Site Management training, and CDM, our expert-led sessions equip staff with the practical knowledge and confidence to stay safe, compliant, and effective across all areas of school operations.
“Implementing the Handsam system and service has transformed our health and safety offering to our academies, improved our culture and increased engagement across our MAT.”
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Tim - Senior Operations Manager
"Their training packages are simple to use and are all part of the service fee. Without doubt we have moved our school’s data protection compliance forward by working with them.”
Andrew - School Business Manager