The council recognised that the reform could not be restricted to the secondary sector and has now embarked on a large scale reform of the remainder of the school estate
21st Century Classrooms
Teaching and Learning areas are designed to incorporate:
- Classrooms sized appropriately for the learning day
- Classroom orientation to sustain natural and constant daylight
- Rooms that provide excellent air quality
- Energy efficient rooms with fire detection
- Well accessed storage facilities
- Secure perimeter fencing with CCTV
- Dining room with drama facility
- Separate gymnasium and outside pitch
- High quality integrated computing facilities
- Well lit nursery rooms with adjacent toilet facilities
- Big nursery windows and doors to see outside
- Specific outside nursery play area with rubber surface and rain cover
- Excellent staff preparation facilities
- Flexibility for out of school care and after school clubs
Building our Future
Education Services has produced an informative DVD giving details about the positive aspects of investing in Glasgow schools. The film depicts new schools throughout the city and includes interviews with school staff, parents and pupils.
You can view this short film (approx 13 minutes) online. People who have broadband connection should use this link
The Glasgow Schools ICT Network
There has been a major investment made in providing a supportive Information and Communications Technology (ICT) infrastructure for schools. All schools are now joined to a sophisticated interconnect for Education Services.
The networks at present have in excess of 16,000 personal computers and printers. The system is maintained to a high standard through the council's Managed Service.
As well as providing access to high quality Learning and Teaching software resources and content, the Schools Network provides every member of staff and pupil with secure access to e-mail, internet and personal document storage.
Learning through ICT (1.4Mb) extends beyond the use of personal computers with a significant increase in the use of interactive whiteboards, digital projectors and digital video and still photography; all enhancing the quality of Learning and Teaching taking place in Glasgow's classrooms.
Regeneration of the City
Glasgow City Council Education Services has a significant role to play in the physical, social and economic regeneration of the city.
Schools have a multi-dimensional role to fulfil in the theatre of regeneration, ensuring that pupils maximise their potential and are well placed to benefit from the learning process.
Positive, public perception of the school system in Glasgow is vital in attracting to and retaining families in the city.
School Estate Plan:
The New 3Rs Strategy for Glasgow: Relocation, Reinvestment and Regeneration (2.2Mb)
2005/6 Year 2 Update (504k) - July 2005
2006/7 Year 3 Update (1Mb) - July 2006
Enquiries:
Pre12 Strategy Team
Education Services
Wheatley House
25 Cochrane Street
Glasgow G1 1HL
Phone: 0141 287 4825
Contact Us - online enquiries