Juniper Ventures is celebrating after its cleaning team at Dersingham Primary School won the Education Award at the Kimberly-Clark Professional Golden Service Awards.
The awards ceremony took place on 21 May and recognises excellence across the cleaning and facilities industry.
A site visit from a BICSc auditor is carried out for educational settings that have entered this award. Along with high standards of cleaning, judges consider a range of factors including teamwork, management skills, client communication, staff effectiveness and an overall understanding of how the service impacts users of the building.
Juniper has worked with Dersingham Primary School in Newham for around 30 years. During this time, the cleaning team has become an integral part of school life, helping to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors. Led by Cleaning Supervisor Bhavana Pitrol, the team has built a detailed understanding of the school site and its day-to-day needs. From classrooms and communal spaces to toilets, high-traffic areas and the busy school hall, their work supports the smooth running of the school every day.
Over the last two years, Dersingham’s external cleaning inspection ratings have consistently reached 98 to 99%, reflecting the team’s care, consistency and high standards.
Michael Hales, CEO of Juniper Ventures, said:
“We are incredibly proud of the cleaning team at Dersingham Primary School. Their work often happens quietly, but its impact is felt by everyone who uses the school.
A clean school supports health, safety, learning and pride in the environment. The Dersingham team understand that completely. They know the building, they know the needs of the children and staff, and they bring care and professionalism to their work every day.
This recognition is well deserved, and I’d like to thank Bhavana and the whole team for the standards they set.”
Lando Du Plooy, Headteacher at Dersingham Primary School, said:
“The Juniper cleaning team are a valued and respected part of our school community. They take huge pride in their work and make a visible difference across the school every day.
We are delighted to see their dedication, teamwork and attention to detail recognised with this award.”
The award reflects Juniper’s wider commitment to delivering people-first services that help schools create safe, clean and well-cared-for spaces for their communities.