Andrew Deaves is the Head of Operations at Gosfield School, an independent day school in Essex. With a broad remit covering compliance, estates, and facilities, Andrew understands the challenges of keeping everything running smoothly, especially when relying on spreadsheets and paper-based systems.
After discovering iAM Compliant through a recommendation, Andrew decided he had to try the system for himself. What followed was a straightforward onboarding experience and a system that’s since become an essential tool for daily operations. We spoke to Andrew about how iAM Compliant has helped Gosfield School stay audit-ready, streamline task management, and ultimately help grow the team.
How were you managing compliance before using iAM Compliant? Were you facing any particular challenges?
We were using good old-fashioned paper, spreadsheets and physical folders. Simple and great however there are no reminders, paper goes missing, allocating tasks to staff could become confusing.
How did you first hear about iAM Compliant, and what made you choose our system?
I heard about it through our network manager who came across iAM Compliant's stall at an industry show. After a trial I really liked how the system seemed simple, easy to navigate and the training was engaging. The helpdesk system pulls the data I need to use, to put together a business plan for more staff.
How would you describe your onboarding experience?
This is never a “want to do” process, but it was relatively easy, and where we got stuck, help was on hand.
What outcomes and benefits have you seen with iAM Compliant?
I’ve been able to use the data from the helpdesk to increase the size of our team. The iAM Compliant system also helped us pass our ISI audit in 2022 and will help us again as we prepare for our next audit.
Are there any features you’ve found particularly impactful and valuable in ensuring compliance?
I like being able to allocate tasks to members of the team, I like all the info you can put it such as contractor, cost, condition relating to assets and also the links to the “how to” and references to HSE.
How have you found the access to support from iAM Compliant?
Brilliant, big button bottom right of the screen, teams call later that day or next day set up to sort the issue.
How would you describe iAM Compliant to other schools and MATs?
I find the system easy to use as do my employees, it’s easy to navigate and you can personalise it on so many levels to your school/academy.
As you have seen, Andrew and the team at Gosfield School have integrated iAM Compliant into their operations to great effect, improving visibility, collaboration, and audit-readiness.
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