School Refurbishment

What is a school refurbishment?

In some parts of the UK, there are schools that are over 300 years old. Education as an institution has existed for thousands of years. It is one of the pillars of a developing society and is crucial to a child’s growth. A school refurbishment is about giving your school a fresh look, and much needed upgrades in facilities. Some school buildings see thousands of students in a day and can become worn out and start to look tired. A School refurbishment at its core, is just making the school look better.

Who benefits from a school refurbishment?

It is always welcome to see a refurbishment in any aspect of life, but there are more benefits than just the aesthetics. A school refurbishment can benefit everyone involved in the school.

Teachers

Teachers are becoming harder to find in the modern day. Teachers have more choice in which schools they want to work. A school refurbishment shows an investment in teaching, which can help with staff retention. A school refurbishment can actually save money on recruitment, as it will retain more teachers. Meaning pupils have more stability and continuity in their learning, which leads to better grades. The upfront investment in a school refurbishment will have long term benefits.

Students

Better facilities can make a better learning environment for students. A school refurbishment can bring better results with exams due to the design and layout of a room. There has been a study in Salford University that found a well-designed room can boost primary school children’s reading and mathematics performance.

Parents

Kids are our future. They will grow up to become members of an ever diversifying and growing society. Schools don’t just teach academic skills; it is crucial to their personal and social development. Wanting the best for your children means you will want them to go the best schools. A school refurbishment shows parents an investment in their kids, and making sure they are in a safe environment.

Why should someone choose N Harris for their school refurbishment?

N Harris has a full suite of services that will help make your school refurbishment a reality. Offering a full range of services also means we can keep costs competitive! These are a few services we use

Electrics

Learning has become more interactive at a rather fast pace. A school refurbishment may require new wiring and they need to be done to code. With the introduction of smart boards and other technological advancements, there is an increased need for power outlets.

Decorating

Walls get marks and stains even in the least used rooms. Schools see a plethora of people from all backgrounds and the walls get tired very quickly. One of the first indications to have a school refurbishment is the paint.

Plumbing

There is a rule that for every 20 students, there must be a toilet. That is a lot of use and wear and tear. If you are looking to expand the school capacity, you will also need to add new toilets.

Why should someone choose N Harris?

N Harris offer all round solutions and support on a multitude of projects. We have worked with several schools refurbishments and will guarantee safe and cost effective solutions for you and your students! Don’t hesitate; call us today!