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Tackling the £11.4 Billion Backlog: Why Refurbishment Is the Smartest Fix for Schools
While budgets remain tight, the cost of doing nothing is rising. That’s why smart refurbishment, not just emergency repair, should be the strategy schools adopt in 2025 and beyond.
Rob Main
3 days ago3 min read
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Classrooms for the AI Era: Why AI in Education Demands New Learning Environments
AI is no longer a buzzword in education. From adaptive learning platforms and AI teaching assistants to automated marking and smart data insights, artificial intelligence is reshaping the classroom experience. But there’s a problem: our physical learning environments haven’t caught up.
Rob Main
Oct 82 min read
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Inclusive by Design: How SEND Classroom Design Can Support Learners Through Smarter Space Planning
The best inclusive environments don’t single out, they offer flexibility for all. This is known as Universal Design, spaces that work for the widest range of users without the need for special adaptations.
Rob Main
Sep 292 min read
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More Students, Less Space: How to Prepare Your School for the 2025/26 Pupil Surge
You don’t always need a new building to meet growing demand. Strategic refurbishment and smart space planning can unlock capacity where you least expect it.
Rob Main
Sep 172 min read
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School Science Lab Design
A modern school science lab must be more than a functional classroom. It is a space where pupils can investigate, collaborate, and apply...
Rob Main
Sep 169 min read
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What the 2025 DfE Capital Funding Boost Means for School Refurbishment
Want to make the most of your 2025 funding? Read this article to learn how to maximise your spend and bring results that enable success.
Rob Main
Mar 242 min read
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