Past Events
Basic Need Policy Discussion Lunch – Confirmed Speakers
22 August 2012
Graham Stuart MP, chair of the Education Select Committee will be hosting our annual policy lunch at the House of Commons. Read more...
BCSE Seminar - Business Innovation
22 August 2012
The BCSE will be holding a half day seminar in Birmingham on the 17th September focusing on Business Innovation. Read more...
Twilight - Outdoor Space & the PSBP
22 August 2012
On the 19th September the BCSE will be holding a London Twilight at our offices looking at the PSBP and outdoor space Read more...
International Steering Group
21 August 2012
As part of our wish to support our members and supporters in developing their knowledge Read more...
BCSE Annual Conference - Date Change
25 July 2012
This year's conference will now take place in Liverpool on 12th & 13th November 2012. Read more...
Twilight – BCSE Best of British Schools Awards Feedback
02 July 2012
Following the success of this year’s awards we want to strike while the iron is hot and get feedback on the award criteria. Read more...
Ian Mikardo High School Visit
25 June 2012
We are organising a study tour to visit Ian Mikardo High School on 3rd July. Read more...
Decent School Standard - Residential
01 June 2012
The next step in the development of the Decent School Standard is two day residential workshops. Confirmed dates are 19th & 20th July Read more...
PSBP Members Only Twilight Wednesday – BOOK NOW
24 May 2012
A Ministerial statement was made earlier today (May 24th) about the Priority Schools Building Programme Read more...
Seminar: From Standardisation to Baseline Design
14 May 2012
Since the publication of the James Review last year we have debated the pros and cons of standardisation. The BCSE is aware that collectively we need to understand the reality of standardisation. This seminar will be a practical session. Read more...
Twilight - Alternative provision for SEN & changing regulations
08 May 2012
29th May - BCSE Offices Read more...
Twilight - Free Schools Thinking 2 Years on
27 April 2012
15th May 2012 - BCSE Offices Read more...
Twilight - The Future of POE
27 April 2012
21st May - Manchester (tbc) Read more...
Twilight - Cheap Schools how?
27 April 2012
7th June 2012 - BCSE Offices Read more...
BCSE Decent School Standard Report Launch - 17th April 2012
14 March 2012
We are launching our Decent School Standard Report at a seminar being held at The Building Centre in London Read more...
BCSE Events Calendar 2012
14 February 2012
We are excited to be able to make our events calendar for 2012 available for download. We will be announcing sponsorship opportunities later this week Read more...
BCSE PSBP Update Seminar, 1st March
09 February 2012
The BCSE will be holding a short after-work seminar to update our members and supporters about the PSBP, with PfS in attendance. Read more...
Twilight Session - Building Future Education (BFE)
18 January 2012
A twilight will be held on the 7th February for BCSE members who would like a sneak peak at the programme and to discuss opportunities to take part in the event with a number of special offers available for potential sponsors, exhibitors and delegates. Read more...
School Premises Consultation Twilight
21 December 2011
Our first Twilight of 2012 is on 18th January. It is for members who wish to discuss our response to the School Premises Consultation Read more...
Decent School Standard Event
14 December 2011
With the James Report talking about schools being 'fit for purpose', the BCSE are holding an event to start the discussion for looking at best practice for schools when you are constrained by budget. How can you achieve a 'decent school standard'? Read more...
Twilight Session - The Next Free Schools
21 November 2011
A small evening event on 29th November 2011 where members can advise the next free schools Read more...
Priority School Building Programme - Policy Seminar
12 September 2011
The BCSE is hosting a half day Policy Seminar on the Priority School Building Programme Read more...
BCSE Annual Conference 2011
04 August 2011
SOLD OUT! Building Better Schools: Surviving and thriving in the new environment 9 & 10 November 2011, Central London Read more...
Learning Environments Conference - 28th June 2011, London
30 June 2011
'Future Funding; Future Planning' We held a one day conference sharing latest thinking, practical experience and commentary on planning and developing the future of our schools, colleges and universities against a background of a challenging budget Read more...
BCSE Best of British Schools Awards Book
29 June 2011
Our Award Winners Book Read more...
BCSE Best of British Schools Awards and London Skyline Party
24 June 2011
Photos from our Awards and London Skyline Party Read more...
National School Environments Week 2011
09 June 2011
Our annual week kicking off with House of Commons Lunch, including a seminar in Wales, our Awards Party and the Learning Environment Conference Read more...
Inspiring learning environments in Wales
26 May 2011
We held a seminar at Newport High School in Wales on 21 June and the presentations are now available Read more...
School Acoustics seminar - presentations
10 May 2011
We hosted a school acoustics seminar on 6 June with over 100 participants at East Manchester Academy Read more...
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...