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Benefits for Ealing

More school places for our growing population 
Better learning opportunities for Ealing’s young people  
New resources for the community  
More Special Educational Needs places  
New health initiatives  
Greener schools

More school places for our growing population

Demand for high school places in Ealing is expected to increase considerably over the coming years.  Education officers predict more than 2000 places for 11 to 16 year-olds and 900 places for over-16s will be needed by 2020. 

BSF will help Ealing meet this demand by expanding places at five existing secondary schools.  A new school will also be built in the north of the borough, where the shortage of places is expected to be most acute.

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Better learning opportunities for Ealing’s young people

Ealing’s BSF programme is about more than buildings: it’s about investing in our young people’s future.  Through BSF, we plan to deliver a new generation of schools that encourages excellence and creativity. 

Building design will create modern, open school spaces that support innovative teaching and learning.  Use of outdoor areas will be maximised and student safety will be improved by reducing areas that could be used for bullying or anti-social behaviour.

ICT will be central to the educational experience, helping to deliver personalised learning targeted to the needs, interests and aptitudes of individual pupils.  Ealing’s ICT programme is one of the largest in London and will deliver high-quality infrastructure and equipment to the borough’s schools.

Sixth Forms will be provided at all Ealing high schools and extra diplomas – particularly in the areas of Performing Arts, Engineering and Hair and Beauty – will be introduced.

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New resources for the community

Ealing’s BSF programme has been designed with the community in mind. Our aim is to make schools hubs of the community, providing resources that all local residents can use and enjoy. These ‘extended schools’ services include:

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More special educational needs places

The number of places available for children with special educational needs will be increased under Ealing’s BSF programme.  An additional 60 places will be created at four high schools for those with speech, language and communication difficulties, including autism. A new Hearing Impaired Unit and Severe Learning Difficulties Unit will offer 15 places each.

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New health initiatives

Ealing’s BSF programme will enable a greater focus on pupils’ health and fitness by improving the quality of physical education, sport and extra-curricular activities.  On-site health services for children in need, such as drop-in nurse clinics, counselling and specialist services will be provided at Northolt High School. 

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Greener schools

BSF designs will focus on reducing schools’ impact on the environment.  All our new buildings will be powered by at least 10 per cent locally generated renewable energy.  Those schools that are remodelled will be made more energy and water efficient.

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