About The Big School Makeover

What is the Big School Makeover?

In a nutshell it’s a programme that builds on the BCSE’s pioneering work delivering school makeover projects. In June 2008, live coverage of our school makeover project at Southfields School http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQGZF7-H0tA on BBC Breakfast motivated loads of schools and local authorities across the country to contact us and do their own projects. Early in 2009, Ty Goddard and Ian Fordham dreamed up the Big School Makeover to take this fantastic idea to a whole new level, with schools and our members.

Who is behind the behind the programme?

The British Council for School Environments (BCSE) is behind the Big School Makeover programme. We are the UK’s leading charity in education, design and construction. We are also a membership organisation made up of over 400 schools, local authorities, construction companies, architects, suppliers and all who are passionate about, designing excellent learning environments. Our mission is to create great schools for every community. www.bcse.uk.net

Our Supporters

We are delighted to have the support of our partner Willmott Dixon who have been here right from the first makeover project and are a major driving force behind the programme. They have a vital role in planning and building our makeover projects as well as providing expert project management advice support drawing from their wealth of experience building inspirational schools across the UK www.willmottdixon.co.uk