Nursery World - 'Out of the Box: Designing Spaces for Children and Young People'

Pupils and staff should be involved in the design of schools, a Children in Scotland conference heard last week. Speaking at 'Out of the Box: Designing Spaces for Children and Young People', Bronwen Cohen, Children in Scotland chief executive, said, 'Consultation with pupils, staff, family and community leaders is key to creating nurturing learning environments. Involving young people throughout the design process allows them to help create and take ownership of the building.' A practical guidebook, Designing Schools for the Future, is available for 15 from Children in Scotland on 0131 222 2410 or by email at mcameron@childreninscotland.org.uk.

Involving young people throughout the design process allows them to help create and take ownership of the building.' A practical guidebook, Designing Schools for the Future, is available for 15 from Children in Scotland on 0131 222 2410 or by email at mcameron@childreninscotland.org.uk.

Pupils and staff should be involved in the design of schools, a Children in Scotland conference heard last week. Speaking at 'Out of the Box: Designing Spaces for Children and Young People', Bronwen Cohen, Children in Scotland chief executive, said the way space was used in schools was crucial to the learning experiences of young children. 'Consultation and collaboration with pupils, staff, family and community leaders seems key to creating nurturing learning environments. Involving young people throughout the design process allows them to help create and take ownership of the building,' she explained.

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