Past Events
School Furniture Masterclass
11 May 2010
Inspirational BCSE event with world renowned furniture and ergonomics guru Dr Dieter Breithecker Read more...
Local Authority Forum
27 April 2010
In light of an imminent general election, we are inviting local authority officers and public sector leadres across the country to plan the future of school capital programmes for 2010 and beyond Read more...
Refresh, Refurb, Re-use & change of use?
22 February 2010
Following BCSEs Creating Great Remodelled Schools in March 2009, this members only seminar brought this key issue to centre stage Read more...
Great Schools Commission - final evidence session
25 January 2010
We would like to invite BCSE members to the final opportunity to give evidence to the Great Schools Commission Read more...
Launch of the Centre for School Design
25 January 2010
The Centre for School Design is a new independent think tank launching on the 25th January 2010. Read more...
Great Schools in a Global Context - Presentation now available
09 December 2009
BCSE Annual Lecture 2009 Read more...
BCSE at Conservative Party Conference
06 October 2009
Ty Goddard shared a platform with Michael Gove, MP at a Conservative Fringe event at the Conservative Party Conference. Read his speech here. Read more...
Great Schools Inquiry On Tour
14 July 2009
Following the success of The Big Conversation, the Great Schools Inquiry is coming to a place near you. Join us to contribute your evidence to the Inqury as we capture, share an showcase best practice in creating great schools. Read more...
The Big Debate - Video Summary
28 June 2009
View video filmed at the BCSE Big Debate on June 25th 2009 Read more...
Book your place at the 2009 BCSE Industry Awards Dinner
24 June 2009
Bookings for the BCSE Industry Awards Ceremony are now open Read more...
House of Commons Launch of National School Environments Week
19 June 2009
To celebrate the launch of National School Environments Week 2009 we are delighted to invite you to our annual members lunch on Friday 19th June at the House of Commons sponsored by Barry Sheerman, MP, Chair of the Children, Schools and Families Select Committee and kindly supported by Atkins. Read more...
Free member events for NSEW 09
22 May 2009
As part of National School Environments Week 2009, BCSE and their members are hosting 3 free seminars for members Read more...
The Big Conversation - Summary of the day
27 April 2009
The first event of the Great Schools Inquiry that captures, shares and showcases national best practice in the design of schools. Read more...
The Netherlands Study Tour
23 April 2009
Building on BCSE’s work in hosting hugely successful study tours of schools both in the UK and abroad, we are delighted to offer members the opportunity to sponsor the next exciting visit to five schools in The Netherlands. Read more...
Reflections on global practice in school environments
02 April 2009
Dine and discuss - an evening with Dr Kenn Fisher Read more...
Creating Great Remodelled Schools
25 March 2009
25th March 2009, Nottingham. The first major event focusing on delivering Transformational Learning Environments from existing buildings Read more...
Participation Masterclass
20 January 2009
Due to overwhelming popularity, this class is being re-run on the 20th January 2009. The expectation of a coherent stakeholder engagement strategy has never been higher or more important in school design. This fun and participative day based on the School Works approach is designed to showcase good practice in planning stakeholder engagements and provide practical advice on how to deliver your own engagement activities. Read more...
Carbon Reduction under BSF - lessons from Luton
28 November 2008
Parent promoted schools – the shape of schools to come?
19 November 2008
Pioneers in the field will share their experience of creating the first parent promoted schools in the country. Read more...
Designing for Special Needs Conference
17 November 2008
Keynote speakers from the field, including the National Association for Special Educational Needs (NASEN), will share with us national policy updates, best practice and lessons being learnt about creating successful learning environments for children wi Read more...
West Sussex Study Tour
06 November 2008
BCSE Study Tour of schools in West Sussex. Read more...
Participation Master Class
20 October 2008
The expectation of a coherent stakeholder engagement strategy has never been higher or more important in school design. This fun and participative day based on the School Works approach is designed to showcase good practice in planning stakeholder engageme Read more...
Stockholm Study Tour
18 September 2008
This two day tour of four schools in and around Stockholm will showcase a range of different pedagogies and their architectural responses. We will hear from the architects and teachers of the schools themselves on how the buildings facilitate the delivery of rich and diverse curricula for pupils of primary and secondary age as well as how they serve the wider community. 18th-19th September 2008 Read more...
Building Better Schools Summit
27 June 2008
This year’s Building Better Schools Summit took place on 27th June at the award-winning Westminster Academy in London. To view the powerpoints from the sessions, click here. Read more...
British Expertise/BCSE Seminar
26 June 2008
"Future Education - selling our ideas abroad" Read more...
Gensler/National School Environments Week Debate
26 June 2008
"Design for the next generation: Is the Building Schools for the Future Programme transforming design?" Read more...
Teachers Support Network/BCSE forum
25 June 2008
"Just another brick in the wall? How can school design benefit teacher wellbeing?" Read more...
BSRIA/BCSE Breakfast Seminar
25 June 2008
"Reality-checking sustainability in schools" Read more...
RIBA, BCSE & Land Securities Trillium School Client Forum lectur
23 June 2008
"Designing from the inside out: is education turning full circle?" Read more...
BCSE Chairs Luncheon at The House of Commons
23 June 2008
BCSE Chairs Luncheon at The House of Commons Read more...
Celebrating Scotland's Schools
01 May 2008
Leading practitioners in school environments from Scotland and Scandinavia will share their experience of school design in a case-study rich day which includes workshops as well as a tour of the award winning Saltire Centre. Read more...
Building Better Schools Training
13 March 2008
13th March 2008, London. A stimulating, interactive day offering you an overview of the design process, techniques and practical advice to guide you through your future school building programme. Read more...
Hampshire Study Tour
28 February 2008
The BCSE study tour of Hampshire schools took place on 28th – 29th February 2008. Read more...
BCSE Awards Dinner, 12 February 2008
12 February 2008
The British Council for School Environments is delighted to launch the inaugural BCSE Industry Awards for the school design and construction sector. Read more...
Building Better Schools, Londons Learning Exhibition, 19 Decembe
19 December 2007
This talk was chaired by David Long, Davis Langdon and BCSE. There were also contributions from members of BCSE. Read more...
Learning is changing, isn't it?
30 November 2007
Lecture on learning technologies for the future and pre-Christmas drinks. Entertain your clients and colleagues! Read more...
Personalising Learning, Personalising Learning Spaces Conference
28 November 2007
The Personalising Learning, Personalising Learning Spaces Conference took place on 28th November in central London. Read more...
Sweden Study Tour
15 November 2007
We are pleased to announce the programme for the first BCSE study tour to Sweden. Read more...
BCSE Training Course - Designing Schools
02 October 2007
This course was aimed at all those interested in developing schools to deliver the Government's extended schools agenda. Read more...
BCSE Midlands Reception
01 October 2007
The BCSE and Birmingham City Council held a Midland Reception at the Banqueting Suite on 1st October 2007. Read more...
BCSE Copenhagen Study Tour
27 September 2007
The third BCSE study tour of Copenhagen took place on 27-28 September 2007. Read more...
National School Environments Week
25 June 2007
This celebratory event highlighting innovation and good design in school building across the country took place between the 25th and 30th June 2007. There were various events throughout the week including an open schools day and a parliamentary reception. Read more...
Safe Seats of Learning
01 May 2007
Safe Seats of Learning Read more...
Leeds Schools Study Tour
19 April 2007
The BCSE study tour of Leeds schools took place on 19-20th April. Over the course of two days the tour will include visits to two primaries and two secondary schools. Read more...
Building Better Schools Training Seminar
29 March 2007
Where School design goes right......and wrong. Read more...
BCSE Launch Reception - Dorset
15 March 2007
Foudning member Dorset County Council hosted a launch reception for BCSE. Read more...
Copenhagen Study Tour
01 March 2007
Stoke Study Tour
01 February 2007
Building Better Schools Seminar at CABE
25 January 2007
North East Regional Launch
16 January 2007
Copenhagen Study Tour 2006
16 November 2006
On 16th-17th November 2006 BCSE led a study tour to visit schools in Copenhagen including Hellerup Skole Read more...
BCSE Launch Reception
09 November 2006
Seminar: Dr Kenn Fisher
26 September 2006
Following his extremely popular session at our Global Learning Environments Summit in June, we were pleased to welcome back one of the world’s leading specialists in learning environments. Read more...