Sorrell Foundation Pupil Design Brief Witton 2008
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The PUPILs BRIeFWIT Ton PaRk hIgh schooL
sur 2008
We WanT PeoPLe To knoW
WeRe PRoUd oF oUR schooL
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The aim of the Sorrell Foundation is to inspire creativity
in young people and to improve the quality of life through
good design. The Foundation creates and prototypes
new ideas, and joins up public-sector departments such
as education and health with the UKs world-class design
community. It aims to deliver immediate benets while
creating models with long-term value.
For more information see
www.thesorrellfoundation.com
The Sorrell FoundationSomerset House
Strand
London WC2R 1LA
Tel 020 7845 5860
Fax 020 7845 5872
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Contents
Summary
Local Community Context
The Process
Common Issues
Dinner Halls
Learning Spaces
Reception Areas
Social Spaces
Toilets
Uniform
Other Common Issues
The Future
Thank you
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conTenTs
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Pupil brief boards | Blackburn Enterprise Centre, Blackburn | The Brief4
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Launched in 2000, joinedupdesignforschools explores how good design
can improve the quality of life in schools by listening to the voices of
pupils the consumers of education. It inspires pupils by putting them
in the driving seat, giving them control and responsibility as clients.
Thousands of pupils have already conrmed the 12 most common
issues that they say, if resolved, would greatly improve their school day.
Through this experience they develop work and social skills such as
problem-solving, reasoning, communication and teamworking, which
lead to increased self-condence and self-esteem.
Joinedupdesign for BSF adapts the process to help give pupils a say
about what happens to their school under the Building Schools for the
Future programme. A client team of pupils follows a process of research
and discussion to articulate how their school could be improved
through design, identifying the three most important issues they wouldlike to see addressed. In a creative workshop, the pupil clients create
boards using words, images and materials to describe what they want
for 6 of the 12 common issues. The client team engages with classmates
and peers to decide which six issues are most relevant to their school.
The pupils take ownership of their brief, presenting it to as many audiences
as possible. Head teachers may wish to share the pupils ndings with
the architects assigned to the schools BSF project. For the best results,
architects and designers attend the key joinedupdesign for BSF meetings,
and continue to involve pupils through the planning and constructionstages of the development.
A pupil client team was appointed from Witton Park High School in
Blackburn. The pupils attended a Challenge Day in London on 17 June
2008, which included an inspirational visit to the South Bank to see
the British Film Institute and Royal Festival Hall, the Psycho Buildings
exhibition at the Hayward Gallery and for a ride on the London Eye.
They carried out research in Blackburn, before meeting at Blackburn
Enterprise Centre on 11 July for a creative workshop, at which the nal
pupil briefs were produced.
Pupil clients chose Toilets as their most important issue, followed by
Social Spaces and Learning Spaces. Toilets in the school should have
a modern look and be clean and comfortable, with wide cubicles and
a large sink area to give pupils more space. The team would like large
mirrors, automatic ushes and drinking taps in their toilets. The facilities
should also be well ventilated and cleaned regularly. Pupil clients asked
for somewhere to socialise and eat outside and they want lots of room
to play football. They would like colourful, modern shelters and sturdy
benches for meeting friends and picnicking. Indoors, they proposed
cosy lounges for different year groups and a separate chill zone for
entertainment and relaxing. Team members are frustrated by old-fashioned
classrooms and want to make learning spaces colourful and stimulatingfor teachers as well as students, with attractive carpets or wooden
oors and lots of natural light. They also suggested new learning facilities
such as a lecture theatre, auditorium and cricket pitch.
This pupil brief describes in detail the process the client team went
through, and records their ideas and requirements for six of the
common issues. Reproductions of the visual brief boards produced by
the pupils are shown, next to a written account of how the pupils saw
each issue and what they asked for.
sUmmaRy
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Witton Park High School has 1,052 students aged 1116. It is a specialist
Business and Enterprise College with Investors in People accreditation
and a Learning and Skills Beacon among other awards. The school
is located in a residential area close to Witton Country Park, on the
western side of Blackburn.
The school dates from 1968, when the Blackburn Grammar School
for Girls and Witton Park Modern School joined to form a mixedcomprehensive. The former school buildings now function as two wings
of Witton Park High and have recently been refurbished. The school
has a City Learning Centre on-site, to which pupils have access both
during and after school hours for study support.
Witton Park is generally viewed positively by the community and it has
established a number of relationships to encourage interaction between
students and local people. Charity projects include work with Arthritis
Care and Save the Children, while environmental projects are
undertaken in partnership with the Groundwork Trust. Witton Park
maintains strong links with local feeder schools and partner secondary
schools, as well as local businesses through the Young Enterpriseprogramme. There is an active Police Cadet Force whose members
regularly attend community events.
The school is located in a challenging area and has pupils from a variety
of socio-economic backgrounds. The school is proud of its can-do
culture that aims to give all pupils maximum opportunities. Students
regard the new developments at their school with excitement,
recognising that it is an excellent opportunity to raise the schools
prole in the community and benet from the new facilities.
LocaL commUnITy conTexT
Witton Park High School, Blackburn
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17 June 2008
The Challenge
The Sorrell Foundation Young
Design Centre at Somerset
House and South Bank, London
Pupils were introduced to their
role as clients and learned about
the BSF programme. After nding
out about school design and past
joinedupdesignforschools
projects from the Whats Next for
Schools?exhibition, client teams
discussed how each of the 12
common issues relate to their
school, and how these issuescould be resolved in future. They
gave presentations about the 3
common issues that, if addressed,
would most improve daily life in
their school. Pupils visited
inspirational spaces including the
BFI, Royal Festival Hall , Hayward
Gallery and the London Eye.
18 June 10 July 2008
The Conversation
Witton Park High School
Blackburn with Darwen
Borough Council
The pupil clients developed their
ideas through further debate and
research. They looked at how
buildings and spaces were
designed in their local area and
went to see nearby examples of
outstanding architecture. The
team talked to local people about
the schools reputation and
discussed the project with theirpeers, before meeting with local
authority architects who showed
them early plans for their school.
Throughout this stage, the team
gathered information by
photographing their school and
its surroundings, taking notes
and making drawings.
11 July 2008
The Brief
Blackburn Enterprise Centre,
Blackburn
On the brief-making day, the
pupil client teams made boards
showing what they wanted for
each common issue. At a creative
workshop, images, drawings,
words and material samples were
used to explain what the pupils
thought was important for each
area. Illustrators, architects and
facilitators helped the clientteams to articulate their ideas.
The top three issues, voted for
by the school community, were
presented to other pupils,
teachers, architects and the
Sorrell Foundation team at the
Blackburn Enterprise Centre.
5 November 2008
The Celebration
Blackburn with Darwen
Borough Council
The pupil client team shared
the results of the process by
presenting their pupil brief at
a special celebration event for
the ve Blackburn schools
that have participated in the
joinedupdesign for BSF
programme. By the end of the
process, the pupils had presented
their ideas to other pupils, theirHead teacher, teachers, school
governors, architects, local
authority members, BSF
Managers and the other client
teams from Blackburn.
The PRocess
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coLoUR
Pupils tell us their schools
look drab and boring, which
doesnt inspire them to learn.
They say colour should do
different things around the
school: calming colour in
learning spaces, and bright,
stimulating colour in social
spaces, receptions andcorridors. Pupils are usually
proud of their school colours,
and would like these to be
used more widely. Many are
enthusiastic about colour-
coded navigation systems to
guide people around the school.
commUnIcaTIon
Pupils tell us about badly
designed websites, non-
existent signage and a lack of
information about events, clubs
and timetable changes. They
ask for a clear, useful website,
with contact information, news
about school achievements,
and links to homework sites sothey can learn from home.
Pupils want visitors and new
pupils to be able to nd their
way easily using a system
of maps and bold, consistent
signage. They also want to
communicate with parents and
local people about what goes
on in the school through
exhibitions, display boards
and newsletters.
dInneR haLLs
Pupils complain of cramped
dinner halls with long queues.
They want a calm, civilised
lunch break with a range of hot
and cold food, including healthy
options. They request a choice
of indoor and outdoor dining
spaces where they can eat
alone or with friends. Pupils askfor a quick, efcient system for
getting food. They want plenty
of bins to keep the space clean.
LeaRnIng sPaces
Pupils say they want classrooms
that will inspire them to learn.
They want clean, exible spaces
with calming colours, good
acoustics, and blinds that will
keep the sun off interactive
whiteboards and keep them
cool. Pupils want adaptable
furniture so that they can workindividually, in groups or as
a class, and they want plenty of
ICT facilities. Libraries should
be quiet, with enough seating.
Students also tell us they want
to remove distractions and
clutter, which means lots of
storage to keep spaces tidy.
RecePTIon aReas
Receptions are often described
as unwelcoming and cluttered.
Pupils want a warm, friendly
atmosphere with a clear layout.
It should be easy to see the
receptionist, and to nd your
way around the school. There
should be a waiting area
for visitors and parents, withcomfortable sofas and
exhibitions of the pupils work.
Pupils also want clear, relevant
information about important
events and achievements
displayed on a message board.
RePUTaTIon & IdenTITy
Pupils want to express the
uniqueness of their school, and
they want a reputation for
good work and achievement.
They ask for positive
communication through
newsletters, the website, open
days and press coverage. They
also understand that the visualappearance of the school,
including the logo and uniform,
have a strong effect on what
people think of them. Pupils
want to show off good
schoolwork and make links
with the local community.
The common IssUes
Falmouth Primary School,
Cornwall
Kevin McCloud
Summerhill School,
near Dudley
Graphic Thought Facility
Acland Burghley School,
London
SHH Architects
Falmouth School, Cornwall
Urban Salon Architects
Hythe Community School, Kent
Ben Kelly Design
Fortismere School, London
Interbrand
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sIxTh FoRm sPaces
Pupils tell us that a Sixth Form
should feel like a distinct but
integral part of the school. The
atmosphere should be grown
up and inviting, with separate
spaces for study, socialising and
relaxing. Pupils want smart,
comfortable furniture in robust
materials, and colour schemesthat show the space is different
from the rest of the school.
Students also ask for a bold
way of announcing the presence
of the Sixth Form through
signage, or even a sculpture.
socIaL sPaces
Pupils dont want to spend
their breaks in bleak
playgrounds. They say they
concentrate better in lessons
if they spend breaks either
unwinding or letting off energy.
They want somewhere that
feels different from the schools
learning spaces, with lots ofbright colours and soft
furnishings. Outside, there
should be opportunities to
exercise and shelter from
the weather. Pupils also want
plenty of hard-wearing,
comfortable seating, both inside
and outside.
sToRage
Pupils report not having
enough storage for their
belongings, which sometimes
means they have to carry coats,
bags and PE kit all day. Adequate
storage could make a big
difference to pupils, who say it
must be big enough for two
bags and a coat. Lockers couldbe customised and grafti-proof.
Pupils insist lockers must be
very strong, with robust locks.
Specialist storage for musical
instruments and sports equipment
should also be provided.
sUsTaInaBILITy
Pupils recognise sustainability
is very important to their
future, and want their schools
to do more. They want
efcient energy systems, using
electricity from renewable
sources. They want to save
energy in their schools by
turning off equipment, lightsand heating when not needed.
Heating should be adjustable
in each room. Students want
schools to recycle more, and
use sustainable materials. They
ask for bike sheds to encourage
cycling to school, and more
green spaces to help them
learn about nature.
ToILeTs
Pupils say their toilets are
boring at best, and lthy at
worst. They want clean,
hygienic facilities with lots
of natural light and good
ventilation. Automatic sensors
on ushes, taps and driers
would prevent germs spreading,
and there should always beplenty of soap and tissue.
Broken locks, doors and taps
should be mended quickly.
Pupils want to stop vandalism
and bullying in their toilets,
suggesting CCTV or frequent
checks, as well as a design
that has no hidden corners.
UnIFoRm
Pupils agree it is important to
look smart for school, and they
understand that uniform makes
an important statement about
their school. Pupils want a
uniform to feel proud of, that is
comfortable, hard-wearing and
affordable. They want clothing
that is exible enough forsummer and winter wear. Not
all pupils want to wear ties, but
they sometimes want their
uniform to show form group
and year status.
Heart of England Business &
Enterprise School, Coventry
Eldridge Smerin
Treviglas College, Newquay
Marks Bareld Architects
Plumstead Manor School,
London
Priestman Goode
Mounts Bay School, Penzance
Phineas Manasseh Architect
Barlow Roman Catholic High
School, Manchester
JudgeGill
Aldercar Community Language
College, Nottingham
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Differentareasforhotfood,self-service,
healthysalads,vendingmachinesandbuffet-
styleeating
Anoutdoorextensiontoincreasecapacity
andgivepupilssomewheretosocialiseinthe
freshair.
Anewqueuingsystemtoreducewaitingtime
andovercrowding
Moderntablesininterestingshapeswith
morechairs,sothateveryonecansitdown
The client team explained that their dinner hall is used for assembly
and that there is not enough space. They described the dcor as
plain and dull, adding that it is all one colour, which is not attractive
and that the paintings on the wall do not make sense. Overcrowding
is a problem; pupils complained about very long queues and that you
cant always sit down. This is made worse by square tables that arehard to sit around so there is not much space. The group was also
frustrated by dirty oors, a bad smell and the limited menu.
The pupil clients want to divide the dinner hall into brighter, more
attractive areas and suggested that there could be a different area for
each year group. The serving space should include zones for hot dinners
and self-service, with a salad bar, buffet area and vending machines. They
chose images of open, airy spaces in light green colours with plenty ofplants, to show what they want.
To ease congest ion through the dinner hall, the team suggested different
queues for each year group and more seating so everyone can sit
somewhere. They are keen on having an outdoor eating area, like an
extension of the canteen as well as modernised tables that are different
shapes. New ooring is also needed, as the existing oor gets dirty easily.
Royal Festival Hall | South Bank, London | The Visit
Its not really somewhere youd want to spend your lunch!
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Colourfulclassroomswithwoodenoors
orattractivecarpetsandlotsofnaturallight
Bettersportsfacilitiesincludingagym,
cricketpitchandnewchangingrooms
Plentyofcomfortablecomputerworkstations
inanenlarged,upgradedlibraryandITroom
Swivelchairsandtablesindifferentstyles,to
makelearninginclassroomsmorecomfortable
The client team explained that they have traditional classrooms, with
wooden benches and stools. They complained that all classrooms look
the same boring and all cream, with paint that peels off . Pupils were
annoyed by chewing gum being stuck to the undersides of tables, dirty
oors and that their PE changing rooms are dusty and dirty.
Pupil clients want modern classrooms that get your attention. There
should be no pastel colours only stimulating and bold colours to
make classrooms jazzy, funky and vibrant. The group wants classrooms
that are easy to concentrate in and stimulating to teach in, that could
be decorated according to subject and set out in ways that involve
everyone. Swivel chairs, nice tables and either wooden oors or nice
carpets would make learning more pleasant, as would windows which
open to allow plenty of fresh air in.
The team recommended a number of new learning spaces for their
school, including a theatre or lecture room a media or photography
room and an auditorium for bigger assemblies. The school should have
more computers, including laptops, desktop PCs and better furniture
in the IT room to make using it more comfortable. Pupils would also
like a new, bigger library, with plenty of computers and cubicles for
private study. The client team are eager to have new sports facilities,
including a gym, cricket pitch and improved changing facilities.
British Film Institute | South Bank, London | The Visit
We need to jazz them up!
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Alargeopen-planreceptionwithasignthat
saysWelcometoWittonParkSchool
Separatewaitingareasforvisitorsand
studentswithroomsforcondentialchats
Automaticdoorstomakethespacemodern
andwelcomingandfullyaccessible
Friendlystaff,efcientserviceandacoffee
machineforvisitors
The pupil cients are frustrated that the reception area shares space
with the dinner hall and that they are not allowed to use it. They
complained that the south wing reception area is cramped and tiny
and think that having two reception areas is confusing. The team
described the atmosphere as unwelcoming, stressing that it takes
a long time to be served and that staff can be unfriendly.
The client team said that they want people to know that they are proud
of their school, asking for a modern, spacious and welcoming entrance.
It should be big, bright, open and colourful, with funky ooring and
a sh tank in the wall to give the space wow factor. Their ideas for
the space include rainbow colours with bold, clear signage and lots of
natural light.
Team members suggested separate rooms for visitors and students and
meeting rooms where visitors could meet privately with staff. They are
certain that visitor experiences would be improved by friendly staff
and quicker service, as well as a coffee machine to use while they wait.
Sliding windows and automatic doors would ensure that the space is
safe and secure at all times.
British Film Festival | South Bank, London | The Visit
A sh tank in the wall would give it wow factor!
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Aloungeforeveryyeargroupandalarger
chillzonewithgames,pooltablesand
entertainments
Colourful,transparent,modernshelters
withsturdybenchesforsocialisingoutdoors
Aninternetcafwithfreeaccesstolots
ofwebsites
Accesstotheschooleldatbreaktimes
forballgamesandexcercise
There is nowhere to go! pupils clients reported, adding we need
something! They described how pupils resort to just walking around
the school at playtime, which is tricky and restricting with the one-way
system, and that there is nowhere to sit down and relax even when
it rains!. The team complained that benches get vandalised and that
because there are no nets or goals for football, pupils have to usejumpers. They are unhappy with the number of CCTV cameras around
the school, saying that it feels like Big Brother!
Outdoor social spaces are a priority for the pupil clients. They suggested
a shelter and plastic chairs, so you can chill outside and dont have to
stay inside if it rains. Shelters should be colourful and modern; a clear
material, such as glass, could be a possibility. The team is keen for areasto be set aside for outside eating; these spaces should have robust
benches that dont snap. Pupils should also be able to use the school
eld for football as it is really big.
Indoors, the client team would like to chill in different lounge rooms
for different year groups. They suggested a larger chill zone for relaxing
during break times, with games and a pool table. The group requested
an internet caf that does not block so many websites as well as
vending machines for snacks.
National Theatre | South Bank, London | The Visit
Theres not a lot to do at break time people play football
or just walk around
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Toiletsthatareclean,spaciousandcomfortable
withmorecubiclestoreducewaitingtime
Airfreshenersandsmokesensorsinstalled
tomakethetoiletsmellbetter
Bettermaintenanceandcleaningsothat
toiletsarenicetouse
Automaticushesandtaps,andaseparate
tapfordrinkingwater
Pupil clients described their toilets as disgusting. They complained
that they are really small and that there are only three cubicles for
everyone that has to use them, resulting in pupils getting squashed
against the walls. The team is frustrated that there is no toilet roll
and a bad smell in the toilets, as well as broken locks on the doors,
and sometimes no doors! They reported a problem with vandalismand people putting makeup on the mirrors, also mentioning that
although a grafti artist did a mural on one of the walls, it was a mess!.
Colour is a problem; the group explained that the boys facilities are
dark grey and blue and the girls colours are horrible pink and green!
The client team wants toilets that have a modern look, are clean,
spacious and comfortable and much brighter. They should have
plenty of wide toilet cubicles and space near the sinks to minimiseovercrowding, as well as better ventilation and air fresheners to
improve the smell. Maintenance is important to the team; they requested
strong cubicles to protect against vandalism and regular cleaning to keep
facilities hygienic. Smoking in the toilets should be banned, and the team
suggested enforcing this by installing a smoke sensor.
Pupils recommended some basic improvements to the toilets, including
lights which work, taps which work ideally automatic, bins in the
toilets and soap to improve hygiene. They explained that automatic or
touch-ushes, big mirrors and drinking taps would also improve theirexperience of the toilets, as would plugs and sockets for straighteners.
The team insisted that new sinks should not be stainless steel, which
was an unpopular material and that the toilets should have vending
machines for sanitary products.
Whats Next For Schools?exhibition | Somerset House, London | The Challenge
Theyre too small you get squashed against the walls
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Astricter,morematureuniformthatisthe
sameforeveryyeargroup
Separateuniformsforsummerandwinter
toensurecomfortallyearround
AsingleuniformforPEthatincludescosy
tracksuitsandhoodies
Betteraffordabilityorauniformthatis
providedbytheschool
The client team explained that there is a different-coloured uniform
for each year group in the school, which makes it look like a primary
school! They complained that polo shirts look too young and that the
green, light blue and dark blue colour scheme is boring. Pupils were
glad that the PE uniform is being redesigned but unhappy with the fact
that the boys have to wear shorts for PE.
Pupil clients said that it is good to wear a uniform as it represents the
school, but asked for it to be redesigned to look more mature. They
are keen for it to be stricter, the same for everyone and incorporating
elements that can personalised. The cost is an important issue so the
team suggested that the school should either provide the uniform or
that they make it more affordable.
The client team suggested a different school uniform for summer and
winter, as well as a new PE kit. They decided that this should be a
single, unisex PE uniform that every pupil has to wear and that it should
include tracksuits and hoodies so that students are comfortable.
Creative workshop | Blackburn Enterprise Centre, Blackburn | The Brief
If we dress mature we feel mature
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coLoUR
Howisitnow?
The same colours used
throughout the school, making
pupils feel bored
Peeling paint makes the school
seem uninviting
Howcoulditbe?
Bright, interesting and unique,
with a modern look
Colourful furniture and
patterns on the walls
Vibrant but not overpowering
Classrooms that reflect
different moods and have
silhouettes of famous peopleon the walls
commUnIcaTIon
Howisitnow?
No maps around the school
so it can be hard for visitors
and new pupils to find their way
Teachers sometimes forget
to give out messages
Howcoulditbe?
Big, bold maps around
the school
Noticeboards in every
department
A Tannoy or radio system
to keep pupils and teachers
up to date
After discussing all 12 common issues on Challenge Day, the client
team chose to focus on six issues they decided were most relevant
to their school, for which they developed visual brief boards. Here
we show what the pupil clients said about the other six issues. They
explained how it is now in their school, and suggested how it couldbe in future.
oTheR common IssUes
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RePUTaTIon & IdenTITy
Howisitnow?
Not always a positive reputation
with the local people
Some students cause problems
Howcoulditbe? Pupils should improve
their behaviour
Teachers need to enforce
discipline so pupils
do not give the school
a bad reputation
sIxTh-FoRm sPaces
Howisitnow?
No sixth form at the school
Howcoulditbe?
Having a sixth form would
attract pupils to the school andgive it a more impressive image
A sixth form could have its
own building and facilities,
including a common room
Sixth-form classrooms that
are set out like a working
environment
sToRage
Howisitnow?
The lack of lockers means
students have to carry their
bags all day
Books in classrooms are often
hard to find as there is noset place to keep them
There is no CCTV in the PE
changing rooms so students
property gets stolen
Howcoulditbe?
Safe, accessible lockers that
are built into the corridors
and opened with a code
Lockers that can be customisedand have enough space for
books
sUsTaInaBILITy
Howisitnow?
Lights are inefficient and
often left on overnight
Classrooms are cold in the
winter and too hot in
the summer
Howcoulditbe?
Air conditioning in the
summer and sufficient
heating in the winter
Solar panels to provide
energy for the school
Recycling programmes
Wider windows to increasenatural light entering the
classrooms and reduce
electricity consumption
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This document contains information from pupils that will make a valuable
contribution to the future development of Witton Park High School. The
pupil client team has made extensive suggestions and recommendations
during debates and presentations, and every pupil has helped to develop
the brief. The publication of this document marks an opportunity forthe school community to extend the conversation, so that pupil voice is
heard throughout the planning and construction stages of the Building
Schools for the Future project.
For the pupil clients the publication of this brief, describing how they
want their school to be improved, marks the beginning of another
process. Through continued engagement with the Building Schools for
the Future project, the client team can also contribute to the pragmatic
decisions about what can be realised within the allocated budget. This
can be an exciting period of conversation between the pupil clients andthe management teams appointed to redevelop their school. Extended
discussion can help to clarify the client teams priorities, while the pupils
gain useful skills in negotiation, problem-solving and decision-making.
The Head teacher, Senior Management Team, Board of Governors and
Local Authority have a responsibility to ensure that pupil voice is
incorporated into the Building Schools for the Future project at every
relevant stage of the journey until completion. Pupil clients can learn
about the planning and construction process, attend meetings, make site
visits, and act as ambassadors for the project. New pupil clients can beselected as older ones leave the school. When given the opportunity
and responsibility, client teams can contribute to clear-headed, practical
decisions in the best interests of pupils in their school.
The FUTURe
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Thank yoU
With many thanks toPupil clients, Head teacher and lead teacher
from Witton Park High School
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council,
BSF Learning Transformation Team
Project coordination and promotion: Kate Bond,
Ben Greenwood, Heather Owen and Saskia Rose
Photography
Ben Blossom, Graham Carlow
Film
Beardwood High School media students
Workshop support
Sheetal Kabawala, Daniela Lobina, Emer OBrian,
Jack Roche and Ian Varnes
Inspirational visit locations
British Film InstituteHayward Gallery
Royal Festival Hall
London Eye
Visual Resources
Hatchette Filipacchi Ltd
Cond Nast Publications Ltd
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