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The vast majority of headteachers believe the Government's secondary school building programme will improve teaching, learning and behaviour and trans

The first annual evaluation of 'Building Schools for the Future '(BSF) found that headteachers thought that existing unmodernised school buildings were generally poor or average condition and did not meet the needs of staff and pupils.

But the survey of 1,918 schools revealed that nine out of 10 believed BSF will improve the overall quality of teaching and learning; over three quarters that it would broaden pupils’ curriculum; and over 60% that it would improve behaviour.

The three-year study will measure the educational impact of the national programme to rebuild or refurbish every single state secondary school in England.

The Government is investing £9.3b in BSF over the next three years – part of the overall £21.9b capital funding settlement for 2008-11.

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Last Edited Date : January 3 2008 3:07 pm