Curriculum Analysis
The DCSF recommends that a Curriculum Analysis is carried out in a secondary school as part of a Suitability Assessment to determine the number of spaces which are required. It should also be an element of planning building projects.
A Curriculum Analysis indicates the optimal number of spaces required by a school and therefore establishes the surplus or shortfall compared with the actual provision. This is a key element of a Suitability Assessment.
When consideration is given to building development projects to remodel accommodation, add extensions or undertake a complete new build, Curriculum Analysis provides a clear picture of what is required for the school to teach effectively. This can ensure that the specialist status of a school is catered for.
At the design stage of a school the outcome of a Curriculum Analysis, in conjunction with the area recommendations in DCSF Building Bulletin 98, is crucial in achieving the best educational result.
Experience has shown the value of this data during discussions with architects as part of the implementation of a building project.
Curriculum Analysis provides an independent assessment of a school’s requirements and can be taken by all stakeholders as a reliable indication of need.
Our Service
- Our Education Consultant can carry out a full Curriculum Analysis based on timetable data provided by a school.
- As part of a Suitability Assessment, this information establishes a surplus or shortfall.
- By using DCSF Building Bulletin 98 we can produce the detailed space requirements of a school to deliver the curriculum.
- We can provide advice at the design stage of a building project to ensure that curriculum needs are reflected in the design