About Building Better Schools Summit
From New “Old” Schools to Schools of the Future?
27th June 2008 Westminster Academy, London
“The trouble with our times is that the future is not what it used to be”
Paul Valéry 1871 – 1945
Dear Colleague,
BCSE events and conferences set the policy agenda in terms of school design, build and services and are hosted by our membership who are passionate about quality 21st Century learning environments. BCSE summits share practical ideas for you to take away, focused on the changing needs of teachers and learners.
Great schools do not happen by accident.
For many, according to the American Architectural Foundation, a school represents continuity, pride of place, tradition and a sense that while the world may change all around them, a school is still a school. Yet, as teaching and learning evolves so we must find common purpose in re-defining the role of the school in the life of the community.
Developments in the United States, from Head Start to Charter schools to the Small School movement, considerably influence the wider UK Government’s policy agendas. This 3rd Building Better Schools Summit welcomes American architects and educationalists to share their experiences of redefining schools across their country.
As we in the UK review and reorganise Children's Services so the nature of our learning spaces will change. Already we are breaking out of ' cell and bell ' schools.
Together we have much to share and learn to energise our work. Speakers from the UK and around the world will share what works and what doesn’t, with time for proper debate and a tour of the BCSE award winning Westminster Academy.
Best Wishes
Ty Goddard, Director, BCSE
Who should attend?
Teachers, educationalists, local authorities, architects, constructors, specialist suppliers, facilities managers, engineers, quantity surveyors and anyone involved in creating great schools.
Conference reading
Report on “School design and student learning in the 21st Century” American Architectural Foundation www.archfoundation.org.