With the ‘Hackitt Report’ highlighting the need for competency in the industry, the FIA has introduced a new qualification to provide a comprehensive introduction to the Fire Detection and Alarm (FD&A) sector and a core understanding of BS 5839-1.
Malcolm Groves and John West-Burnham offer a radical re-think on traditional approaches to school improvement, focusing on the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children in society
Outdoor play facilities that schools provide are an increasingly important tool in tackling children’s inactivity, says Mark Hardy, chair of the Association of Play Industries
With the DfE announcing that the new School Building Programme will focus on modern methods of construction – the shift towards factory-based building methods has been verified
One of the greatest challenges for schools is balancing the need to create an open and stimulating environment whilst ensuring that people and equipment are protected
With mounting evidence linking poor air quality – both indoors and outdoors – to poor respiratory problems in children, we look at what schools can do to tackle the problem
When it comes to tomorrow’s school buildings, the concept of ‘passive design’ could help lower bills and fight the climate crisis while keeping staff and students happy and comfortable
With four in 10 children leaving primary school overweight or obese, now more than ever, schools need to place good food at the centre of pupil’s plates, curriculum and wider learning
