Building safe and effective working environments

All school buildings need care and attention to maintain and develop them as quality working environments. Premises management is a complex task, writes Cate Hart, as she provides an overview of the key issues to attend to

21 May 2013

School Business Management Hub

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Leadership & Governance Hub

Keeping headteachers, the entire senior leadership team and governors up-to-date with the latest news, reports, articles and guidance, the Leadership & Governance Hub brings together extensive materials on education law, leadership issues and school governance.

9 May 2013

School Business Management Hub

Essential for all school business managers, bursars and administrators, the School Business Management Hub provides reports on the latest news and policies, guidance on ensuring your school is more cost effective and advice on budget planning. You can also find guidance on legal issues.

9 May 2013

PSBP: ‘plenty of choice, without the hassle’

When the chance of a new school building came, Heather Fielding jumped at the idea. Now she reflects on the process and why having a less-bespoke model suits her fine

8 May 2013

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Priority School Building Programme – a step-by-step guide to the school's role

There are various requirements – and limitations – of the PSBP. It’s crucial for schools to influence stage one of the design process, explains Huw Morgan

7 May 2013

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I have been newly appointed as principal of a UTC. In setting up a school from scratch, are there any pointers the experts can give me to ensure I address every need of the new school in my planning and preparation phase?

1 May 2013

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Does a mainstream Primary have to take a child who has SEN and is incontinent? Who is expected to pay for the 'reasonable adjustments'? School has a fully accessible disabled toilet but it does not have the equipment this child will need.

30 Apr 2013

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The Priority School Building Programme: implications for schools

What is the Priority School Building Programme and how is it intended to work? Simon Chappel, a projects and infrastructure solicitor at Browne Jacobson, explains the programme and how schools lucky enough to be involved are likely to be affected

26 Apr 2013