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# School Business Leaders: Optimise Your Estate Management Approach

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 Barker Associates  
November 25, 2025

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Managing your estate effectively and meeting the DfE’s Good Estate Management for Schools (GEMS) guidance begins with understanding your current position. Barker’s **Estates360 Self-Assessment Tool** is a free, quick, and powerful tool designed to give school and college leaders clarity and confidence. 

In just 10 minutes, you can complete the assessment and receive a personalised report that highlights strengths, identifies gaps, and provides a tailored roadmap for improvement.  

By taking proactive steps now, you’ll be better equipped to plan strategically, allocate resources effectively, and ensure your estate remains safe, efficient, and fit for purpose. 

***The Estates360 Assessment is an invaluable tool. If you want to drive improvement in your estates function, this will give you your baseline.*** *Director of Operations, Windsor Academy Trust* 

Start your journey to smarter estate management today. [Take the free assessment here](https://noor-qnfdfbrj.scoreapp.com/?utm_source=isbl&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=education+partners).  

If you are attending ISBL National Conference, then drop in to the Barker stand to discuss your estates.  

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