Classcare

The responsibility for implementing maintenance work is split between Kent County Council (KCC) and schools. This split is based on guidance issued by both the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) and the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA).

The Classcare scheme (PDF, 231k) operated by Property Group, was developed to assist schools with their property maintenance and repair duties. The scheme gives schools the opportunity to transfer some of their responsibilities to KCC to enable them to focus on day-to-day operations.

Classcare offers peace of mind by protecting the school's budget from unforeseen property repairs and maintenance issues. Three packages are available which offer different levels of cover depending on a school's requirements. The scheme is solely funded by participating schools that pay a fixed monthly sum based on the package chosen and the school's floor area.

The scheme is supported by an in-house technical team and provides one point of contact for reporting all building maintenance problems.

Entry to the scheme is a matter of choice and there is no compulsory requirement for any school to join. Currently more than 300 schools have signed up, which represents just over half of all schools in Kent.

For more information please call 01622 694725 or email classcare.enquiries@kent.gov.uk.