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Warning sounded as schools not ready to exit PFI deals
Just two of the 41 councils given “health checks” by the government over their preparedness to exit private finance initiative (PFI) school deals were deemed to be on track, Schools Week can reveal.
Sector leaders fear schools will be…
King James Academy Royston to reopen after storm damage
Pupils at King James Academy in Royston are resuming face-to-face learning tomorrow, after the school building was damaged by Storm Henk.
In January, the storm caused flooding in the main senior site teaching block, along with considerable…
Bristol street artists to create Southville Primary murals
A primary school is linking-up with a number of artists to create street art on its buildings. Southville Primary School in Bristol is part of the area where Europe's largest street art festival, Upfest, is held. It has taken inspiration from…
Five schools get £2.5m for faulty concrete work
Ysgol David Hughes and Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi on Anglesey were closed over concerns about reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac). It was also found in Ysgol Maes Owen in Kinmel Bay, Ysgol Trefnant in Denbighshire and Eveswell Primary…
Undy Primary School students learn construction at site
Children from Undy Primary School visited a local building site to gain first-hand experience of the construction process.
The excursion allowed the 60 year four pupils to glimpse into their local area's development and better understand…
Construction begins on carbon neutral joint campus for Seaton Delaval schools
Construction has begun on a new £50m joint campus for two south east Northumberland schools, one of Northumberland County Council’s flagship school projects.
The ‘super-school’ in Seaton Delaval will become the new home of over 1,000…
Zaporizhzhia Plans Underground Schools to Continue Education Amid Shelling
In an innovative response to the ongoing conflict, Zaporizhzhia officials have announced plans to construct underground schools to ensure uninterrupted education for children in the region, highlighting both the resilience of communities in…
Bradford College cements plans for transformational campus buildings
Bradford College is laying the foundation for national Colleges Week 2024 (26 February – 1 March) with work getting underway on several large capital investment projects.
Over the last two years, Bradford College has successfully secured…
Increasing the fire safety of flat roofs
Lisa Stephens, Product Manager for the Building Envelope at ROCKWOOL® UK, explains the fire performance considerations for multifunctional roofs.
Flat roofs commonly house not just plant and HVAC equipment but energy efficiency infrastructure,…
Taking Washroom Design Seriously
For years, school restrooms have been viewed merely as functional spaces, often underestimated in the grand scheme of priorities. Here, Sophie Weston, Marketing Manager at Geberit, sheds light on why it’s time to take school toilets seriously.
Washrooms,…
Demolition plans approved for former Epinay School site
South Tyneside Council has approved an application to bulldoze the former Epinay Business and Enterprise School at Clervaux Terrace in the Jarrow area.
Proposals were submitted this month and follow the school’s relocation to the former…
Providing practical solutions for the education sector
Modular construction stands out as an efficient method for creating contemporary and durable educational facilities. Choosing modular buildings over traditional construction brings numerous benefits, leading to a surge in modular schools nationwide.…
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