Education Sector Cleaning
Why Education Clients Choose The Clean Group.
Schools, colleges and universities face unique cleaning challenges that many contractors simply don’t understand. Term-time pressures, safeguarding requirements, limited budgets, Ofsted inspections, outbreak management – these aren’t “nice to haves,” they’re daily realities.
The Clean Group has been cleaning educational facilities for decades. We understand how schools operate, what governors expect, and how to deliver exceptional cleaning within tight budgets.
Every adult working in a school must be cleared to do so. That’s why ALL our education operatives receive:
Enhanced DBS checks (updated every 3 years)
Safeguarding training (Levels 1 & 2)
Code of conduct training (appropriate behaviour around children)
Photo ID badges worn at all times
Single Central Record compliance (we provide all documentation)
Safer recruitment procedures (references, employment history checks)
We understand schools can’t take risks with who has access to their buildings – and we don’t ask you to.
Schools operate on fixed budgets with no room for overspend. We help by:
Fixed-price contracts (no hidden costs or surprises)
Value-for-money pricing (we work within education budgets)
Flexible scheduling (maximizing staff efficiency)
Transparent invoicing (clear, itemized monthly bills)
Holiday deep cleans (optional extras, not mandatory)
No minimum contract lengths (termly agreements available)
Schools don’t operate like businesses. We understand:
After-school cleaning (3:30pm onwards) to avoid disrupting lessons
Holiday deep cleans maximizing the 6-week summer break
Half-term blitzes tackling jobs that can’t be done term-time
Exam hall preparation spotless conditions for GCSE/A-Level exams
Inset day deep cleans when children aren’t in but staff are
Lettings support evening and weekend cleaning for community use
Ofsted & Compliance
When Ofsted inspects, they look at cleanliness. We help you maintain “Good” or “Outstanding” by:
Daily cleaning logs and evidence trails
Hygiene audits and ATP testing
Responsive maintenance (fixing issues before inspectors see them)
Staff training records (proving competency)
COSHH compliance documentation
Health and safety risk assessments
Outbreak Management
Schools are breeding grounds for illness. When norovirus, flu or COVID-19 hits, we respond:
Enhanced cleaning protocols activated within 24 hours
Disinfection fogging for affected classrooms
Isolation area deep cleaning following NHS guidance
Emergency callouts at weekends and holidays
Communication with parents (we provide cleaning updates)
Budget Constraints Don't Mean Poor Standards.
We know education budgets are tight. Many schools cut cleaning to save money, and regretted it. We prove cleaning can be affordable AND high-quality by:
Deploying staff efficiently (no wasted hours)
Using modern equipment (faster cleaning = lower costs)
Preventing issues before they become expensive (deep cleans avoid refurbishment)
Flexible contracts (pay for what you need, not what you don't)
If you’re a MAT managing multiple schools, we provide:
Consistent cleaning standards across all sites
Centralized account management and invoicing
Standardized specifications and training
Economies of scale (better pricing for multiple sites)
Single point of contact for all schools
We’ve been cleaning a 3-form entry primary school (450 pupils) for 7 years. During that time, we’ve maintained 100% safeguarding compliance, supported 3 Ofsted inspections (all “Good” for cleanliness), and delivered daily cleaning plus summer deep cleans – all within their fixed annual budget.
Ready to Raise Your Educational Cleaning Standards?
With safety, security and value-for-money as our priorities, we’re the trusted choice for educational facilities nationwide. All our operatives are fully DBS checked and trained in safeguarding procedures.