Useful links
Websites with more information on the BSF programme
Department for Education
The DfE was formed on 12th May 2010 and is responsible for Education and Children's Services.
Building Schools for the Future (BSF)
More information on the national BSF programme from the former Department for Children, Schools and Families.
Partnerships for Schools
Partnerships for Schools (PfS) was established in 2004 as the Government Agency responsible for delivering the BSF programme.
National College for School Leadership BSF Programme
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
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
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.
Human Scale Education
www.hse.org.uk/ssp/project.html
Information about a project to promote Human Scale Schools.
Learning Through Landscapes
A charitable trust promoting better use of school grounds.
Royal Institute of British Architects
www.architecture.comCABE
The Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment website includes resources related to school design.
Association of School and College Leaders
www.ascl.org.ukConstructionSkills
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.
