Learn more OK Menu Academy Transformation Trust – Cleaning Case Study Vertas Group Limited was awarded a high-profile contract to provide school cleaning services for Academy Transformation Trust’s 21 primary and secondary academies across the midlands and East Anglia. Vertas Group Limited was awarded a high-profile contract to provide school cleaning services for Academy Transformation Trust’s 21 primary and secondary academies across the midlands and East Anglia. The contract was successfully mobilised in May 2020, despite the challenge of COVID-19, utilising socially-distanced inductions and virtual equipment training webinars. Objectives To provide a provision of cleaning services ranging from daily cleaning, specialist cleaning, washroom exchange services and delivery of janitorial products To deliver efficiency improvements and raise the standard of cleaning To ensure the safety of school students and that they are unaffected by working practices To provide comprehensive training for new and existing colleagues to deliver the service requirements. Solution Significant investment in the latest innovative technology to provide specialist equipment. Delivering the right quality input solutions to guarantee quality standards whilst accommodating the changing needs of each school efficiently Standardised approach to working practices creating quality solutions across all schools through the introduction of One Best Way team cleaning principles. Implementation of this method improved staff engagement, productivity and quality standards All colleagues, new and existing were extensively advised on ensuring the personal safety of students, utilising suitable equipment to avoid risk of injury and safe operating principles Provided a new dedicated management structure totally focused on service delivery and customer satisfaction. Implementing training for all onsite teams, including the initial training of all colleagues on new equipment to improve the standard of cleaning Understanding what adds value to the customer and eliminating waste. “We chose Vertas for the professionalism, care for staff, quality of service and to develop a partnership relationship to working which we felt would be best developed with your business as our ethos and values are very aligned. It also meant the employees transferring out from ATT were going to a ‘good home’ where they would receive added benefits.” Edward Thomas, Director of Estates and Procurement at Academy Transformation Trust “Thank you to our fantastic site team and Vertas Group Limited for making sure our academy environment is thoroughly clean. Staff and students appreciate your meticulous approach.” Pools Hayes Academy commented on the teams dedicated response during COVID-19 Services Provided Cleaning The cleanliness and presentation of your building is fundamental to creating an excellent first impression for your clients, staff and visitors. Read more “We chose Vertas for the professionalism, care for staff, quality of service and to develop a partnership relationship to working which we felt would be best developed with your business as our ethos and values are very aligned. It also meant the employees transferring out from ATT were going to a ‘good home’ where they would receive added benefits.” Edward Thomas, Director of Estates and Procurement at Academy Transformation Trust Tell us how we can help you If you have a question or think we may be able to help your business just get in touch. t: 01473 263600 e: mail@vertas.co.uk Get in touch Get in touch Keep up to date with everything that is going on by joining us on social media. We have a Twitter account. Where are we based? To find out where we are view our contact page Head Office: Beacon House, Landmark Business Park, White House Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 5PB Call us on 01473 263600 Email us at mail@vertas.co.uk Useful links Home About Us How We Help News Contact Us Careers Catering Cleaning Grounds Design Grounds Services Environmental Services Landscaping Services Passenger Transport Education Management Graphic Design & Print Energy Management Courier & Postal Security Reception & Concierge Property Management Sitemap © Vertas Group Limited | Modern Slavery Act | Design & Build by Rubber Cheese Limited 2021 Privacy Policy | Health and Safety Policy Statement | Quality Policy Statement | Environmental Policy Statement | Energy Policy Statement Safeguarding Policy Employee Login