Asset management data were supplied to the Department by local education authorities, most recently in 2005. The data showed 18 per cent. and 8 per cent. of floor area in pre-1919 buildings for primary schools and secondary schools respectively. With the unprecedented levels of central Government capital support for investment in schools, updated information could be expected to show lower percentages.
The data included information on the amount of accommodation in temporary buildings. However, checks indicated that the completeness and quality of this information was not good enough for accurate analysis.
Temporary accommodation is appropriate where there is too little time to construct permanent accommodation, or where the need is likely to be short term. In such circumstances, modern, high-quality temporary buildings provide a good environment for teaching and learning. Where they are new or relocated, they are required to meet building environmental standards similar to those which apply to permanent buildings.
Data on school temporary buildings were supplied to the Department by local education authorities, most recently in 2005. However, the data did not show numbers of pupils taught in those buildings. Furthermore, checks indicated that the completeness and quality of the data was not good enough for accurate analysis.
Temporary accommodation is appropriate where there is too little time to construct permanent accommodation, or where the need is likely to be short term. In such circumstances, modern, high-quality temporary buildings provide a good environment for teaching and learning. Where they are new or relocated, they are required to meet building environmental standards similar to those which apply to permanent buildings.