Tag: Buildings

NAHT survey finds half of school leaders have areas out of use or unfit for purpose

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A poll has revealed school buildings blighted by leaking roofs and windows, damp, mould, asbestos, ageing boilers and fire doors, and even MDF holding up walls. The findings were highlighted in a survey by school leaders’ union NAHT ahead of its annual conference in Belfast. It found 51% of its members taking part in England … Continue reading NAHT survey finds half of school leaders have areas out of use or unfit for purpose

10-year plan to revitalise schools and colleges for every child

~ Bruce Levitan

The government will put an end to this cycle of patching and mending buildings that have already deteriorated, as the Education Secretary unveils today (Wednesday 11 February) a 10-year plan to transform the education estate so that children and young people across the country have the high-quality classrooms that are fit for purpose and resilient … Continue reading 10-year plan to revitalise schools and colleges for every child

Issues for schools requiring RAAC buildings works

~ Bruce Levitan

An atrticle from Schools Week highlights the continuing issues for schools in respect of keeping their buildings up to scratch. It highighhts the fact that some schools have had requests turned down by Ministers, and that the system is very unbalanced. You can read the article on their website, here.