Lizzie Dixon 
According to recent Government figures, 80% of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) are currently attending mainstream, state-funded schools, with four in five school leaders saying they are struggling to meet learners’ needs due to the lack of specialist provision. Supporting SEND students is becoming an increasingly focal topic of discussion amongst both Government … Read more
Shorter days are a seasonal cue for school estates managers to start winter-proofing their sites before the weather turns colder and icier. Making sure buildings are weatherproofed will be a key priority over the coming months. While some schools prioritise annual maintenance tasks, modular construction can proactively prepare schools for winter pressures and minimise the … Read more
Net Zero Buildings has taken another pivotal step forward in helping to create more sustainable education estates, spearheading positive change that unlocks widespread benefits for UK-wide staff and students. As an industry-leading offsite manufacturer, NZB has been selected as the chosen modular partner for School Estates Thought Leaders (SETL), a collaborative hub providing guidance and … Read more
For many sectors, achieving net zero is an important goal, and the education sector is no exception. Investing in new classrooms, dining rooms and other spaces is widely being recognised by schools as a valuable opportunity to improve their carbon footprint. What was simply the objective of creating additional space has now extended far beyond … Read more
Secondary schools are preparing for an influx of pupil numbers, expected to peak in 2027, putting additional pressure on traditional school estates that have stood the test of time – until now. Larger class numbers will not just put a strain on staff resources, but lead to overcrowded classrooms, packed dining halls, cramped communal areas, … Read more
Guidelines aimed at helping school leaders and estate management teams manage their sites well have recently been unveiled, providing greater clarity on what ‘good’ looks like. Officially launched by the Government earlier this year, the School Estate Management Standards are seen as being a practical blueprint for schools to prioritise and futureproof their buildings. Schools … Read more
One of the biggest events in the construction calendar may have been and gone for another year, but before the dust fully settles, we wanted to share our key takeaways from the event with you. Our National Educational Manager, Hannah Gains, played a key role in the UKCW 2025 Seminar Programme. She was on the … Read more
June is here, which means we’re already halfway through the year and the summer holidays are literally just around the corner. If you’re planning on implementing some improvements during the six-week break, it’s not too late to invest in some temporary MMC-engineered support to bridge the classroom gap. Reorganising entire classroom layouts, accommodating growing student … Read more
The power of nature is widely documented, particularly when it comes to helping children develop and learn. According to Natural England, children who spend time outside connecting with nature improve in all sorts of areas, including attendance, behaviour and academic achievement. Over the years, increased awareness of the positive impact the great outdoors can have … Read more
There’s just a matter of weeks before the many schools and colleges that applied for a slice of Condition Improvement Funding (CIF) discover if their efforts have paid off. Submitting a successful bid is undoubtedly the ultimate goal. And if all does go according to plan, it can mean a whole new wave of work … Read more
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