#GREAT SCHOOLS

摘要

'Government policy is very 'evidence' heavy, requiring quantitative rather than qualitative assessment of space. However, the Holistic Evidence and Design project summary published earlier this year by Professor Peter Barrett and his team concluded that the physical characteristics of a classroom impacted the learning progress of pupils by up to 16%. This study builds on the conclusions of the earlier 2010 Schools Environments Survey, which showed school environments have a positive impact on pupil behaviour and wellbeing in addition to the teachers' ability to teach effectively' Carol Lees, HawkinsBrown & Sharon Wright, Creative Wit 'If regional governments come about, they are likely to have some tax- rates-collecting powers and any funds that are raised would probably be ring-fenced for spending locally through local businesses. As for the design of schools, regional government might not be required to follow central government guidelines for space standards etc. Central government still produces guidance on school design via the Building Bulletins but most of this information is not a legal requirement' Mairi Johnson, Aecom.