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Funding Announcement 📣 The DfE have confirmed that they will be looking at how they deliver school maintenance funding next year amid government concerns that the system is 'too complicated'. This means that the way SCA and CIF is provided could possibly change in the future. If you would like to discuss your school's funding requirements, reach out to our education team for a chat! #education #schoolmaintenance #UKGovernment #DfE #schoolfunding #safeschools

⚠ Ministers have stopped funding to make our schools and college buildings safe. 🏫 Schools are in urgent need of a fix-up and this must joined up with schools going zero-carbon by 2030. Without more funding, this will be impossible. Newly elected ministers must change this! @LetsGo_Zero #FundTheFuture https://lnkd.in/es8ry826

The ECA commends Danielle Smith announcement of the Government of Alberta’s School Construction Accelerator Program and its capital commitment of $8.6B.   “Teaching, educating our kids, and building schools where they have safe, stable and dependable places to learn - I can’t think of many things more important than that,” said Jen Hancock, Board Chair of the Edmonton Construction Association (ECA). Hancock is a Vice President with Chandos Construction, and a former teacher.   “This commitment from the province is just what Alberta families needed to hear. And it’s a long-term commitment to building community infrastructure, which is exactly what our industry has been asking for. There’s a lot to be excited about with this new program.”   The announcement follows renewed commitments by the ECA, its provincial partner, the Alberta Construction Association, and the Government of Alberta to improve collaboration between government and industry and better manage the delivery of public projects.   ECA President David Johnson MBA LLM said a big part of those solutions includes ongoing support for workforce development initiatives.   “The ECA is always looking for ways to help school boards offer more opportunities to young people, and to help present work in the skilled trades as a great career opportunity,” he said, adding the ECA Tools for Schools program improves youth access to skilled trades education, and its TradesLink app connects young tradespeople with one another and potential employers.   “Ultimately, the solution to our industry’s labour force pressures, and workforce development, lies in our education systems and our schools. The ECA is committed to developing long-term solutions, and it's encouraging to see that same support from our provincial government with such a substantial commitment.” Learn more on the Alberta Gov. Website: https://lnkd.in/eZFcSS-j #albertaschools #schools #acceleratorprogram #construction

Great to hear that OSM (OSB) continues to be a key MOE property strategy. Impressive stats, in Q1 2024, over 60 percent of new classrooms were initiated as offsite manufacturing, up from under 20% in Q4 2023. A good start to an all-of-government approach to OSM, hoping for similar announcements regarding Defence, Community Housing and Health. Chris Penk MP Hon Erica Stanford MP Christopher Bishop #osm #offsite #offsitemanufacturing #mmc #modernmethodsofconstruction #lean #leanconstruction

What are the options available for #schools looking to secure funding for school building projects? Our blog explores the options

Can New Zealand’s education infrastructure keep up with the needs of modern schools? #educationinfrastructureNewZealand #educationsystemimprovements #governmenteducationreforms #GovernmentSchoolSupport #Ministerialinquiryschoolproperty #NewZealandschoolproperty #offsitemanufacturingclassrooms #schoolinfrastructurereforms #schoolpropertyfunding #thxnews

It's December, which means the final push to complete the CIF bids we've been preparing for our school clients. If you missed the chance to submit a CIF bid this time, what are the other options available for #schools looking to secure funding for school building projects? Our blog explores...

**A New Look at How We Run Schools** With recent controversies surrounding rigidity in school policies, it's critical we re-evaluate our approach to education. Take Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy in Hackney, for instance. The school excels in results and behaviour but faces sharp criticism from parents over the emotional impact on pupils. Mossbourne Federation defends their approach, yet, this situation reflects wider concerns about the academy system. Academies, originally established to uplift struggling schools, were believed to be a game-changer. However, critics argue that these institutions lack accountability and may employ overly strict policies. The idea from Labour's past indicative of favouring a balanced coexistence of both academies and local authority schools showcases the need for a diversified strategy. Currently, many multi-academy trusts are thriving, yet the Department for Education measures success differently than parents might. Recent developments suggest Labour's move away from prioritising academies, aiming instead to inspect multi-academy trusts as a whole and introduce new regional school improvement teams. This aims to support all types of schools fairly, highlighting the importance of balanced solutions in our complex education system. What are your thoughts on the future of academies and local authority schools? Share your views in the comments or visit our website for more insights: rikama-education.com #Education #SchoolReform #Teaching

**A New Look at How We Run Schools** With recent controversies surrounding rigidity in school policies, it's critical we re-evaluate our approach to education. Take Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy in Hackney, for instance. The school excels in results and behaviour but faces sharp criticism from parents over the emotional impact on pupils. Mossbourne Federation defends their approach, yet, this situation reflects wider concerns about the academy system. Academies, originally established to uplift struggling schools, were believed to be a game-changer. However, critics argue that these institutions lack accountability and may employ overly strict policies. The idea from Labour's past indicative of favouring a balanced coexistence of both academies and local authority schools showcases the need for a diversified strategy. Currently, many multi-academy trusts are thriving, yet the Department for Education measures success differently than parents might. Recent developments suggest Labour's move away from prioritising academies, aiming instead to inspect multi-academy trusts as a whole and introduce new regional school improvement teams. This aims to support all types of schools fairly, highlighting the importance of balanced solutions in our complex education system. What are your thoughts on the future of academies and local authority schools? Share your views in the comments or visit our website for more insights: rikama-education.com #Education #SchoolReform #Teaching

New SFG20 national survey reveals widespread concerns about school building safety across the UK. The 56% of Brits want local government to prioritize school maintenance, with 1 in 10 parents reporting building safety issues. The study, conducted across 15 UK cities, highlights growing public anxiety following RAAC concrete usage, particularly in regions like London, Leicester, and Birmingham. Experts call for urgent government action to address infrastructure safety and rebuild public confidence.