Meet the Founder
Nick Calcutt
PremisesPro Academy was founded by Nick, the owner of Vital Facilities Solutions, working hands-on with schools across Yorkshire every day.
He’s also been a School & Academy governor for over 16 years — seeing first-hand what works, what doesn’t, and what schools actually need.
PremisesPro Academy exists because premises training should be practical, realistic, and built with schools — not guesswork.
The Problem with Premises...
Managing premises compliance should not rely on memory or spreadsheets
Fire door checks, legionella logs, daily site checks, inspections, maintenance and repair tracking, site manager records — schools are expected to evidence everything, all the time.
In reality, much of this still relies on individuals, paper files or systems that don’t talk to each other or are clunky for some users
When staff change, inspections loom or questions are asked, things can quickly feel exposed.
PremisesPro Academy
isn't just about training...
Reduce Expensive Contractors!
Remove unnecessary costs... Upskill your caretakers capability
it's a movement to professionalise, empower, and celebrate the people who keep schools running!
Compliance Done!
It Just Gets Done! - compliance, safety, and site standards across your school.
Look After The Budget!
Optimise budgets and boost efficiency through hands-on training led by industry professionals.
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EMPOWERED!
Empower your team through interactive, real-world learning and ongoing support.
🎓Enrolment Open!🎓
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A bit more about the Academy 👇
Who It's For...
Whether you're managing a single school or leading a multi-academy trust, this training delivers consistent professional standards
Site Managers
Estates Teams
MAT Leaders
School Business Managers
Benefits of Membership
Joining PremisesPro gives your site team far more than a training course — it empowers them to be Premises Leaders by gives them a complete professional development ecosystem. Members gain access to:
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interactive, real-world learning
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expert-led guidance
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cluster network support
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workshops
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a growing library of practical scenarios designed to build genuine skill and confidence on the job.
From map-based progress tracking and team challenges to a digital portfolio that showcases achievements, every feature is built to support growth, accountability, and long-term development.
Learn it,
Do it,
Prove it
Your Virtual Facilities Manager
Team Learning and Challenges
Skill Quests & Map Based Progress
Live Scenarios & On-Site Learning
Learning In The Field with QR Codes
Digital Portfolio & Reflection Journal
Audio Series to Learn On The Move
Premises Pro Champions
Continuous Community Driven Updates
PremisesPro Academy
isn't just about training...
it's a movement to professionalise, empower, and celebrate the people who keep schools running safely and brilliantly.
Expected Commitment: 1-2 hours per week plus practical tasks
How It will Work
A Simple, flexible approach designed for busy site teams
Enrol
Book a Call and secure your place in the February cohort
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Learn weekly, on-demand
1-2 hours per week of practical training, plus live sessions and resources
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Evidence CPD & apply on site
Put learning into practice and build your professional development portfolio
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PremisesPro has entered its pilot phase. We’re inviting a limited number of UK schools and academies to join as founding schools.
You'll Benefit From
✔ Reduced pricing locked in for future years
✔ Early access to the platform before national rollout
✔ Ability to influence features and training content
✔ Priority onboarding and support
✔ Direct input into how compliance and site manager training works in practice
What We Ask in Return
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Honest feedback
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Practical insight from real school environments
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Occasional surveys or short check-ins
If you’re ready to elevate your site team, future-proof your career, and join us in building the UK’s most forward-thinking site manager training programme, make sure you get your name in early.
Fill in your details, check your inbox to book a call!
We'll discuss pricing and onboarding...👇
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