School business managers need a cleaning contractor whose operatives are properly vetted and whose cleaning is scheduled around term time and the school day, not just a standard commercial specification. For a primary or secondary school, cleaning typically runs after the school day and during holidays for deep cleans; for higher and further education, daytime cleaning of communal and teaching spaces is often needed alongside out-of-hours work.
Industry and sector pages for education
- School Cleaning — Cleaning specified around the school day and term-time holidays.
- University Cleaning — Cleaning across university teaching, communal and residential spaces.
- Nursery & Childcare Cleaning — Cleaning specified for early-years and childcare settings.
- Education Sector — Our wider approach to cleaning across the education sector.
Checking operative vetting
- DBS Checks for Cleaners — What DBS checking means for cleaning operatives working on education sites.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are your cleaning operatives DBS-checked for school sites?
Yes — see our DBS checks for cleaners guide for what this covers and how it applies to education settings.
Can cleaning be scheduled around the school day and holidays?
Yes. Routine cleaning is typically scheduled after the school day, with deeper cleans arranged during holiday periods — see our school cleaning page for how this works.
Do you clean university residential and teaching spaces differently?
Yes — see our university cleaning page for how teaching, communal and residential areas are specified separately.
What's different about cleaning a nursery or early-years setting?
Nurseries need enhanced hygiene routines given the age group and infection risk — see our nursery and childcare cleaning page for the specification this follows.
Can you cover multiple schools or sites under one contract?
Yes. As a nationwide contractor we can run consistent, DBS-checked cleaning across a multi-academy trust or group of sites under one arrangement. Call 0330 027 2159 or request a callback.