Building Schools for the Future (BSF) is a national programme aimed at lifting educational attainment through a transformation of England’s secondary schools. Over 15 years the project will see new schools built and existing ones upgraded to meet the needs of communities in the 21st century.

Project Introduction
Skanska UK is delivering the BSF programme in Bristol in partnership with BSF.

The BSF programme will not only transform England’s secondary schools with innovative sustainable development tools and a boost to educational achievement, but it will also champion long-term partnerships between the public and private sectors. Working together over the 25 years of a typical contract, these partnerships will create world-class 21st century learning environments that will inspire students of all ages and provide exceptional assets for the whole community.

Far more than a simple building project, the programme will also use Information and Communications Technology (ICT), to support new approaches to teaching and learning, enabling students to learn outside the normal school routine. Through extended opening hours, the facilities will also be available for use by the entire community.

The BSF programme in Bristol is being delivered in partnership with Skanska UK. Highlights include the following:

• A 10-year partnership to develop the city’s schools
• Four news schools to open 2007/2008
• A managed service for ICT
• A 25-year operating contract
• A unique focus on sustainability
• Job creation
• Strong links with the local community

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