Faq’s – Classroom Sizes & Numbers
Classroom size and numbers |
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| Is there any further information about numbers of children likely to attend the school? | The latest estimation from our statistician shows the roll to be some 490 pupils in session 2009/10 dropping to 432 pupils by session 2017/18 | |
| General classroom: 66sq. metres.= 8×8.25 sq.m Nursery: 75sq.m = 9×8.3 sq.m | 8.8 x 7.5m to enable for natural ventilation across short depth 9.7 x 7.725m | |
| Is the recommended measurement which relates the space each child needs in the classroom multiplied by the maximum no. of pupils allowed, adhered to give the classroom dimensions in this build? | These figures do not determine the classroom size for it is important to also consider the issue of the classroom size that will allow the most efficient and flexible response by the school to whatever circumstances that arise. Presently as numbers of pupils per room are being cut classrooms of 75sqm could be portrayed as quite wasteful. | |
| 21 classroom spaces for 666 pupils to include: · Computer suites - · Art and Craft ? · Science and Technology ? · Music Room? |
Computers will be accommodated within all teaching areas and within the media and library suite. Dedicated rooms for art, craft, science, technology and music within primary schools are not the norm – however the wet and dry general purpose room can/could be used for these purposes. | |
| Infant and Junior [requiring different height of tables etc.] How will this be managed? | Each room is allocated a likely age group and furniture heights are thereafter determined. | |
| How many actual base classrooms in each year group? | A maximum of three | |
| Does the same 66sq.m apply to big 11/12 year olds and little 5yr olds | Yes. 11/12year olds require less space than younger pupils. The youngest pupils require most space of all. In recognition of these concerns the infant classrooms are generally associated with the social space which confers some educational use /value in developing communication and social skills etc to the younger group. | |
| Does the 66sq. metres include the cloakroom area? | No. A coat and shoe box space is generally provided outside each class base. | |
| Will there be space to make private corners with screens for respite from the throng, for the children who wanted to read, write, chat or play quietly in ones or twos: considered a real asset and a boost for the development of communication, language, respect, friendships and cooperative working. | Yes, the intention is to provide a number of standard classrooms that can efficiently and flexibly meet the needs of the school and can be customised by teachers and pupils to meet precisely these kinds of needs and ambitions. Loose classroom and staffroom/office furniture will be supplied by Education Services. Good use of the social space show allow independent structured activities and places for contemplation and quiet activity | |
| Some consider that it will be vital to have spaces in both Infant and Junior classrooms that are not in the main thoroughfares [beside main teaching areas and the groups of tables and chairs] A small group can go there to be taught; to plan and develop ideas for a project etc… is this the case for this building? | Are these retreat spaces? Dedicated retreat spaces reduce the available classroom area, and often reduce the efficiency of the overall arrangement, in any case the accommodation schedule provides other similar opportunities for “retreat” e.g. library and media space, social space, book-able conference facility (meeting room /interview), and general purpose rooms can also assist. | |
| Although modern designs have tended to move away from box shapes (which may be considered good practice) is this the case for this building? | See drawings | |
| There is a hope that the sizing of classrooms is generous but from the information currently available there are concerns that it is not. | See drawings the classrooms will be the sizes stipulated within the accommodation schedule and designed to maximise the use of natural light and ventilation. | |
| Will the design allow daylight to be maximised without teachers and children cooked in the summer? | The design is to be thermally modelled. |
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