Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hackney Building Schools for the Future (BSF)?
It is a national, Government programme implemented by the Council and The Learning Trust to rebuild or renew every mainstream secondary and special educational needs school in Hackney by 2015. Over the coming years we will invest £167 million in our children’s education.
What does BSF mean for the children of Hackney?
It will ensure that every child aged 11–19 in Hackney has the opportunity to receive education of 21st century standards in state-of-the-art secondary schools. Campuses should be more than just schools, which is why BSF has a focus on modern educational, social and sports facilities with easy-to-use information and communication technology at the heart of the programme.
What is The Learning Trust and what does it do?
It is a not-for-profit company that runs all the education services in Hackney for the Council. They are responsible for schools, children’s centres, early years and adult education. Visit The Learning Trust website.
Who are Mouchel Babcock Education (MBE) and what is their role in Hackney BSF?
MBE is a joint 50:50 venture between consulting and business services group Mouchel Parkman and Babcock Infrastructure Services. It was specially formed to deliver the planning and construction of schools in the Hackney BSF programme.
Who else is involved in Hackney BSF?
Partnerships for Schools is the other major organisation involved in the project. It was established in 2004 by the Department for Children, Schools and Families, and Partnerships UK to deliver the Government’s Building Schools for the Future programme. Their job is to ensure every secondary school in England is transformed by BSF. Hackney was the 25th Building Schools for the Future project to get the green light from Partnerships for Schools.
Page updated: 23 Oct 2009