Useful links

Websites with more information on the BSF programme

Building Schools for the Future (BSF)

www.bsf.gov.uk

More information on the national BSF programme from the Department for Children, Schools and Families. 

Partnerships for Schools

 www.p4s.org.uk

Partnerships for Schools (PfS) was established in 2004 by the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) (previously DfES) and Partnerships UK to deliver the BSF programme.

National College for School Leadership BSF Programme

www.ncsl.org.uk

NCSL is contracted by DCSF  to provide training for groups of school leaders involved in the BSF project, with an emphasis on development of a transformational approach.

Schools works

www.school-works.org

Considers way of using existing building resources more effectively. Includes a toolkit which provides free guidance to schools on setting up participatory design projects.  

Sorrell Foundation

www.thesorrellfoundation.com

Explores how good design can improve the quality of life in schools. Runs pupil participatory projects and is about to launch the Young Design Centre at Somerset House.

BSF Culture 

www.bsf-culture.org.uk

Dynamic and informative website with useful links, tools and case studies for schools.  

Becta

www.becta.org.uk

Provides a range of information regarding schools, PFI projects and BSF developments.

Human Scale Education

www.hse.org.uk/ssp/project.html  

Information about a project to promote Human Scale Schools.

CABE

www.cabe-education.org.uk

The Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment supports the BSF programme with design enablers to work with authorities and schools

Learning Through Landscapes

www.ltl.org.uk 

A charitable trust promoting better use of school grounds.  

Royal Institute of British Architects

www.architecture.com

Association of School and College Leaders

www.ascl.org.uk

ConstructionSkills 

www.citb-constructionskills.co.uk

An organisation which works with construction employers, training providers and Government to tackle the skills and productivity needs of the construction industry in the UK.