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Science accommodation in secondary schools: a design guide
A guidance document for those concerned with the provision of science accommodation, whether through new construction or the adaptation of existing buildings. It is aimed at teachers, governors, local education authority advisers, building professionals and others who may be involved in the briefing and design process.
This document will help to ensure appropriate accommodation is provided but it is not meant to be prescriptive. The planning diagrams and room layouts illustrate key principles; they are not the only solutions. The amount of curriculum time spent on science, the way in which the subject is delivered and the whole school’s approach to learning will all need to be reflected in the accommodation brief. The design solution must be flexible and adaptable enough to take account of both current and future needs.
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