Schools are evolving! They are no longer just about what goes on in the classroom during school hours, but are transforming into vibrant hubs at the heart of the community through changes to the physical environment and ICT innovation in teaching and learning.
Building Schools for the Future (BSF) is changing the educational experience for learners and teachers as well as and providing increased opportunities for life-long learning for the wider community.
29.11.08 RM BSF Projects win six awards at Partnership for Schools Awards Building Schools for the Future projects from 19 local authorities throughout England were shortlisted for the first annual awards celebrating achievement in all areas of the national programme to transform education. Three of the authorities who won awards, Leeds, Lambeth and Knowsley BSF projects all have their ICT powered by RM.
12.11.08 BSF Southwark - RM selected as Preferred Bidder RM, as the ICT partner within the Balfour Beatty Transform School consortium, have been selected as Preferred Bidder for Southwark's BSF programme. The contact is worth £15m and will delivery ICT services to 12 of the Authorities schools.
Solihull - reflections on BSF Solihull is the first Local Authority to procure its ICT solutions separately from the building contract. Here they share their views on best practice and lessons learned throughout the BSF process.
Michael Tippett School See the video created by Partnerships for Schools that shows how a new build programme can start to transform learning at Michael Tippett School.