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Education

We empower Multi-Academy Trusts, colleges, and universities to unlock their potential through our innovative approach to creating energy-efficient environments for students and staff.

Prioritising students and enabling success

Mental health and safeguarding is a priority for our education sector customers and our security and front-line colleagues are equipped with the tools needed to support students. Whether you need specific catering, cleaning, security or total facilities services we are here to help. We are experts in finding a sustainable solution that meets your business objectives and enhances the learning environment. From facilities being clean and tidy to everyone knowing they’re safe to the infrastructure working reliably and healthy meals fuelling students and staff every day, we’ve got decades of experience to help your school, college or university be at its very best.

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Education FM

Our mission’s BEST strategy and ethos addresses five areas of concern highlighted by industry leaders in reference to facilities management: Experiences, Productivity, Practices, Resilience and Outcomes.

Our Mission & Best Strategy

  • The proper environment cultivates fertile ground for learning and teaching. We assist educational facilities in empowering their students and educators with the appropriate space to thrive, from clean and secure halls and classrooms to safe schools that foster memorable experiences for all.

  • Whether it involves supplying nutrient-dense foods to keep learning minds active and engaged or discovering methods to optimise your educational resources for a more carbon-friendly approach, our suite of apps and tools, OCS Advance, can delve into every aspect of your educational setting to extract the most effective productivity practices.

  • Our safety-first approach, entrenched in our Code of Conduct and QHSE policies, guides our manner of operating. By prioritising the safety of your students, colleagues and the environment, we create the best possible practices that help foster empathetic, secure, and impactful learning environments within your institution.

  • We ensure that learning for your students doesn’t halt due to preventable reasons. That’s why we offer a range of reactive and planned preventative maintenance as part of our services, anticipating everything from pests to equipment breakdowns, securing every part of your institution for generations to come.

  • For every step a student takes closer to completing their time at your institution, we are there, assisting you in shaping their lives through your vision and mission. We adapt our services to align with your purpose, ensuring the best outcomes for the students, educators, and visitors who pass through your facility.

Services to help students and educators be their best

OCS exists to help make people and places the best they can be through market-leading facilities services that deliver best outcomes.

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  • Regular cleaning, scheduled around your operations, helps keep your classrooms, lecture theatres and learning facilities looking their best. We make sure you have a hygienic and safe place for students and educators alike.

  • We craft menus that prioritise health, offering balanced and nourishing options that contribute to the overall well-being of students and educators. It’s not just about food; it’s about fuelling the minds that shape the future.

  • Our teams are experts in seamless operations in educational settings. From routine maintenance to strategic planning, we recognise that the effectiveness of education is intertwined with the functionality of its spaces.

  • Education spaces are diverse, from classrooms to laboratories. Our hard services are tailored to address these specific needs, providing practical solutions that ensure the seamless operation of educational facilities.

  • Pests can disrupt the learning environment and compromise the safety of educational spaces. Our pest control measures are not just reactive; they are proactive strategies to safeguard against potential disruptions.

  • A secure environment is crucial for the well-being of everyone in an educational setting. From surveillance systems to on-site personnel, our approach is to provide a secure backdrop, allowing students and educators to concentrate on what matters most.

Using space optimally and effectively

Making best use of the space available can be a challenge for education establishments. We use best practices from around the globe to design spaces that encourage learning and enhance the student and educator experience – while getting the most out of the available floor space.

We don’t just focus on the indoors. The quality of your outdoor spaces is equally important in creating an environment designed for success. We create green, outdoor spaces that help students relax, socialise and play, while also improving the biodiversity of the local community.

Supporting the Education sector sustainably

Within the UK’s education sector, we integrate specific initiatives to add social value. In addition to governance-focused ESG measures, we address the challenge of food waste by implementing a zero-food-waste menu in our catering services for schools. We can help align our services to your sustainability goals and directly contribute to the local community by redistributing surplus food to those in need. We are constantly finding new ways to innovate and improve our ESG offerings to create positive impacts within the UK’s public sector.

We integrate practices which put the environment first. From energy-efficient systems to food waste reduction menus, we actively seek sustainable solutions.
By providing clear insights into our processes and practices, we make sure our sustainability efforts align with the values and expectations of our customers.
Encouraging participation in initiatives such as ‘grow gardens’ we want to create a community that contributes to the well-being of both the educational ecosystem and the planet.
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Frequently
Asked Questions

  • Essential services include building maintenance, cleaning services, catering, security, landscaping, waste management, pest control, window cleaning, and ensuring safe and comfortable facilities conducive to learning and teaching.

  • Services can be tailored based on the institution’s size, specific facility requirements, academic schedules, and safety protocols to ensure an optimally functioning and safe learning environment. 

  • We schedule maintenance and upgrades during non-school hours, holidays, or breaks to minimise disruption to classes and educational activities while ensuring safety and functionality. 

  • We implement comprehensive security measures, conduct regular safety inspections, install surveillance systems, and ensure urgent response protocols are in place to safeguard the campus community. 

  • Absolutely. We support institutions in implementing energy-efficient systems, waste reduction strategies, recycling programs, and maintaining eco-friendly facilities in line with sustainability goals and educational objectives. 

  • Certainly. We have case studies illustrating successful facility upgrades, improved infrastructure, enhanced safety measures, and positive student experiences resulting from effective facilities management initiatives within educational settings. Please get in touch – we’d love to share them with you. 

  • We closely monitor health and safety regulations, conduct regular audits, provide staff training on safety protocols, and maintain compliance with local and national standards to ensure a safe environment for all. 

Education + ESG

We’re supporting our education customers with their ESG goals, initiatives and commitments.