Conference: Westminster Insights – Educational Estates and School Buildings Conference - 30 April 2025

Join Us at the Westminster Insight’s Educational Estates and School Buildings Conference!

We are excited to announce that Barker will be attending the Educational Estates and School Buildings Conference, where the Government’s pledge of £1.4 billion to rebuild 50 schools annually in England will be a key focus. This conference is an excellent opportunity to delve into pressing estate management issues, including funding, design, building, maintenance, and management of educational premises.

Key Topics:

• Government priorities for enhancing educational estates and preventing deterioration.
• Accessing funding and grants for capital investment.
• Future-proofing estates through energy efficiency, decarbonisation, and sustainability upgrades.
• Legal updates on building conditions and compliance, including RAAC, asbestos, fire safety, and construction regulations.
• Designing inclusive learning environments that support SEND and learners’ health and wellbeing.
• Developing effective long-term estates strategies using the Estate Management Competency Framework.
• Adopting digital approaches to improve estate management.

Venue Details:

• • Location: Park Plaza Victoria London
  • Date: 30th April 2025
  • Format: In-person, full-day event

Special Session: Rob Gould, Partner at Barker and ISBL Estates & Infrastructure Expert, will be hosting a session on Financial Sustainability, Capital Investment, and Funding Streams for the Educational Estate. Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights and network with industry leaders.

We look forward to seeing you there and discussing how we can collectively enhance the educational environments for our future generations.