Advice on standards for school premises: for local authorities, proprietors, school leaders, school staff and governing bodies

Abstract

There are fewer regulations than previously and they are less prescriptive, allowing schools more flexibility in how they use their premises. - Many regulations state that provision must be ‘suitable’. This is not precisely defined, but schools must take into account the age, number and sex of pupils, and any special requirements they have, when determining whether provision is suitable. - This guidance advises on how to meet the regulations. It also provides signposts to other, more general, building and premises related legislation and guidance of relevance to schools