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Transforming Education

Some of the challenges:

  • Low levels of qualifications among 19 to 21 year-olds
  • Poor retention of learners in further education
  • Low attainment levels compared to national statistics, particularly among a number of ethnic groups and white boys
  • Poor basic skills levels

Research shows that the learning environment has a measurable impact on academic achievement and student satisfaction. Good buildings can improve examination results by 5% or more.

The Building Schools for the Future programme is all about creating healthy, inspiring learning environments that can support new technology and new ways of learning.

The new school buildings will be modern, welcoming and fit-for-purpose. They will also address:

Well-lit, well-ventilated, technologically sophisticated and attractive environments will encourage high quality teaching. Young people will be encouraged to learn, remain in school longer and gain qualifications - their passport to a better future.