Building Schools for the Future - 1st annual report

PricewaterhouseCoopers published this report by contacting nearly 2000 head teachers, visiting 25 schools and using data and existing literature.

The main points:
- The vast majority of existing schools are now old (built before 1976) and are increasingly unsuitable for modern teaching and learning.
- The existing literature indicates that improved (new or refurbished) buildings contribute to pupil performance.
- There are high expectations of BSF with the majority of teachers believing that the BSF programme will support educational transformation.
- To drive this forward, the report shows that early and deep consultation is needed at all levels.
- Moving forward, there is scope to improve communication (particularly between local authorities and schools) and reduce complexity of management which is perceived as a barrier.