Who's Behind PremisesPro Academy?
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.
Backed by Real-World Expertise
We bring Site Managers, Caretakers, and Estates Leads together in a focused, professional network built specifically for school estates and compliance. Inside our private groups, members share real on-site challenges, get expert guidance, access practical resources, and learn from others facing the same pressures.
Vital Site Managers at a Team Building and Training Day
After years of working with hundreds of caretakers, estates teams, and site managers...
One thing became clear:
Caretakers & Site Managers
Need better industry recognition!
through professional, structured, high-quality development.
The kind that actually equips them for the real world.
The Academy is built on first-hand knowledge of:
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What caretakers struggle with most
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What schools and estates teams need from their site staff
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How to operate safely, legally, and efficiently
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The gaps current training simply doesn’t fill
This isn’t theory....
It’s built from real operational experience.
What You Get:
PremisesPro Academy is designed to strengthen the backbone of your school/academy.
Here's how:
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Training & Resources
PremisesPro Academy is built on real operational experience — not theory. You get access to resources, how to guides, clarity of your role (step by step self-guided mini training), regular live Q&A sessions, all developed by real professionals with experience in the role.
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The Community
Join a growing network of caretakers, site managers, and estates professionals who share knowledge, ask questions, and support each other. Our community space gives members a place to connect, learn from real-world experience, and grow together.
And More!
PremisesPro Academy is continuously expanding with new features: advanced specialist courses, live Q&A sessions, industry insights, and dedicated support for organisations. We're building the number one training destination for premises professionals — and we’re just getting started.