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The East Northamptonshire College Transport System

To enable students from any of the four schools to access post 16 curriculum provision on any of the four sites, the 11-18 schools of East Northamptonshire, (Ferrers, Huxlow, Manor and Rushden) operate their own cohesive and integrated transport system which allows students to move between the schools at no cost to themselves. The schools sub contract the transport to a local coach company who run coaches between the schools at strategic points throughout the day, determined by the aligned school timetables. The system is fully funded by the schools and has been in operation for the last 15 years. Since the introduction of a vocational curriculum in Key Stage 4, the transport network has been extended to allow for a minority of KS 4 students to travel between sites and to the Trades Academy in Higham Ferrers. The timetable below shows the coach timetable: Coach 1 Rushden Ferrers Manor Huxlow 8.30 8.40 8.50 9.05 Huxlow Manor Ferrers Rushden 10.30 10.40 10.50 11.00 Rushden Ferrers Manor Huxlow 12.45 12.50 13.00 13.10 Huxlow Manor Huxlow Ferrers 14.55 15.10 15.20 15.30 Rushden Ferrers Huxlow Manor 15.35 15.40 16.00 16.10 Coach 2 Huxlow Manor Ferrers Rushden 8.30 8.45 8.55 9.00 Rushden Ferrers Manor Huxlow 10.30 10.40 10.50 11.05 Huxlow Manor Ferrers Rushden 12.45 12.55 13.05 13.10 At most times during the day the coaches are full and transporting over 50 students.

DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT

Vocational Learning Centre at Huxlow Science College

for

East Northamptonshire Partnership

prepared by

Peter Haddon and Partners Architects

June 2008

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SITE CONTEXT Background: The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) Northamptonshire Strategic Area Review (StAR) conducted in 2004/5 highlighted the need to improve educational achievement of young people across the county, particularly those obtaining qualifications aged 19. In 2006 in Northamptonshire LSC set out a statement of need for the East Northamptonshire Area and sought proposals for an innovative scheme to achieve the stated objectives. In response to this need the East Northamptonshire Partnership (ENP), a partnership of the five mainstream secondary schools in the area of need and two further education colleges was formed to formulate a strategy for the provision of new facilities. It was recognised that the need for new vocational places could not be solved through the creation of a single new institution. A proposal, which integrated new provision into the existing infrastructure and followed a themed design on each of the five sites would be the most effective and sustainable way of improving participation and attainment. An assessment of the provision currently on offer showed that the existing schools lacked the space and the facilities to deliver all the specialised vocational courses at the levels which are being requested by students and which are desperately needed by employers for the growth of the local economy. Proposals: The East Northamptonshire Partnership proposals involves constructing a specialist Applied Learning Centre on each school partnership site, each one delivering a range of different specialised learning pathways and offering students genuine choice and flexibility regardless of their home base institution. Learners will travel between sites using an integrated and cohesive transport network which will be an expanded version of the system currently in place across East Northamptonshire (refer separate statement). Each centre will comprise an area for specialist vocational learning together with rooms for traditional support teaching, tutorials, administration, staff and toilet facilities. The completed project will create vocational learning places for 16-19 year olds across the East Northamptonshire Learning Area offering a range of applied learning. The subject of this application is Huxlow Science College, Irthlingborough which will offer Society Health and Social Development together with Land Based Studies as it’s specialism. Separate applications will also be made for the remaining schools/colleges within the ENC as follows:- Ferrers Specialist Arts College Creative and Media including Music Manor School and Sports College, Raunds Catering and Hospitality Prince William School, Oundle Engineering Rushden Community College Hair and Beauty Care

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DESIGN BASIS pHp Philosophy Statement: Peter Haddon and Partners Architects are committed to a policy of equality, inclusion and accessibility achievable through good design. The basic right for access to and use of buildings for all is recognised as the most fundamental basis upon which the design should be established. The design process offers an opportunity to maximise individuals’ abilities to enjoy a safe and, wherever possible, independent participation. It is recognised that all individuals have a range of abilities which vary greatly and some of which may be impaired requiring consideration upon the Designer’s part to ensure that as wide a range of abilities as possible are accommodated. The design process is unique for each development as the distinctive requirements for a Client/End User will be specific to that project. For this reason we view the Client/End User as a part of the Design Team to ensure that the ‘inclusive design for all’ philosophy is adopted from the inception stage. As Designers, we endeavour to work to the latest legislation and good practice guidance available at the time, also taking into account advice and comments received as a result of consultations with Access Consultants and Local Groups. It is the aim of the practice to adopt the guidance from these sources so far as is reasonably practical for the type and nature of the building, the restrictions of the site and the intended occupiers. Building Site Location: The proposed building location utilises an irregular shaped and unused area of site to the side of the main playing fields and to the rear of the existing hard surfaced netball courts which are to be retained. The location has also been determined by assessment of future development plans and in particular consideration of connectivity to the existing Applied Learning Facilities and existing services and is indicated on plan drawing 3738/201. Other considerations have been: - Land based study requirement for ease of access to external facilities and propagation beds to be

developed. Minimise adverse environmental impact on areas surrounding the school. New building and entrance to be identifiable and accessible feature. Safe circulation from existing facilities.

Building Design: The Applied Learning Centre was conceived as a pavilion structure of approximately 510m2 that could be adapted to serve each specific site and location whilst retaining common elements for economy and utility. The building uses a structural frame to provide a clear span to give flexibility to the internal layout and a freedom to adapt it to each specific or future use of the building. The frame also provides the opportunity to extend the roof beyond the external envelope to create a covered walkway to the building perimeter. This device also assists in shading the windows to reduce the effects of glare and solar gains. The steel frame enables the external envelope to adapt to the site specific requirements for windows and door locations, placing them exactly where they need to be to serve a particular use. The building can then more easily adapt should that use change in the future. It also frees the external envelope of having to be load bearing materials to support the roof and thus limiting the use of large openings. The building is clad in a metal modular insulated panel using colour combinations which vary slightly from site to site.


The internal layout is organised around a double height Entrance/Reception space to give light and air to avoid long dark circulation spaces, but create a room rather than a corridor serving the rooms within. This element also acts as a device to clearly signify the main entrance and acts as a hub around which the main spaces circulate. The building and site plans are indicated on drawing 3738/201 with elevations on drawing 3738/202. Appearance / Materials: The existing site and buildings comprise mostly of traditional masonry construction in a variety of styles inherent with the school’s development over recent decades. The East Northants College Partnership requirement for a building of commonality over 5 sites provides the opportunity to present the school and students with a unique modern building clad with contemporary materials distinct from the ‘domestic’ traditional materials which have been part of their earlier learning environment. External materials briefly comprise: - External Materials: Roof: colour coated profiled metal deck. External facades: smooth self coloured modular panels colour graduated within expressed

horizontal banding. Entrance transept: vertically raised seam flat metal colour coated cladding. Windows: combination construction aluminium external, timber internal. Double glazed. Roof verge: smooth self coloured verge detailing and soffit.

Internal Materials: Ceilings: modular suspended ceilings. Walls: painted walls and joinery. Floors: carpet to teaching, circulation and admin spaces.

vinyl to toilets and wet areas. Landscaping: Generally, the well established site landscaping will remain as existing. New landscaping will be limited to the area immediately surrounding the building briefly as follows: - Building located on unused grassed area in north-east corer of site adjacent to Irthlingborough Central Recreation Ground. The neighbouring houses to the north-east of the proposed new facility are screened by a variety of timber panel and close boarded fences some 2m high. The building will have perimeter path/mowing strip with the existing grassed surround reinstated. Planting will be restricted to low level shrubs adjacent to the pedestrian path approach and building frontage. The land based study specialism requires external propagation/cultivation beds, similar to allotments, located in the corner site to the north-east of the new building.


ACCESS Car Park: Huxlow Science College is adequately served with existing ambulant and disabled parking facilities and cycle storage to the front and rear of the building campus adjacent to the recently constructed sports hall. Pedestrian access to the building will be via a pedestrian footpath starting from the rear car park footpath. Circulation through the existing school buildings and hard paved courtyards is considered by the school to be suitable and will be maintained. Operating hours will be maintained at 08:00-18:00 for core hours. Approach and Entrances: The building is located and designed to achieve mostly level approach from existing adjoining pathways with maximum 1:20 gradients to localised areas. External lighting will be provided at 50-100 lux to all approach paths. The principle entrance will be fully DDA compliant with level threshold, power operated sliding doors with automatic sensors and security access control. The controls will interface with the fire alarm system to failsafe open in the event of an emergency. The waiting/reception flooring will be carpet style barrier matting which is inherently slip resistant. The Reception desk will also be fully DDA compliant with split level top and dimensions as required under Approved Document M Section 3 and be complete with hearing enhancement system. Horizontal Circulation: Entrance/Reception corridors are generally 3.0m wide. Internal corridors and passageways are generally 3.0m wide at the central crossing point tapering

to a typical width of 1.5m when serving room doors. All internal floors are level. Collision hazards are avoided and passing places provided by utilising corridors of these widths.

Projecting radiators are also eliminated by using underfloor heating. Colour contrast of at least 20 points Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is to be provided between walls

and floors, floors and ceilings. Colour contrast of at least 20 points Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is to be provided between

door/door frames and surrounding walls, door face and leading edge of non self closing doors and between ironmongery and doors.

Ironmongery door handles are selected to meet the requirements of BS8300 to be operable with one hand using closed fist.

All doors are designed to provide minimum clear opening widths, measured to the face of any protruding Ironmongery, to comply with Building Regulations AD part M table 2.

Doors on access routes are fitted with vision panels towards the leading edge to provide minimum zone of vision between 500mm and 1500mm from floor level.

Doors to accommodation rooms and toilet entrance lobbies are fitted with low power (30N) self closing devices.

Sanitary Accommodation: The building is served with separate male and female student toilet accommodation in line with

BS6465:Part 1/The Education (School Premises) Regulations ’81 for Secondary Schools. 2no. disabled toilet facilities are provided adjacent to the entrance area and will be available for

separate male and female staff usage and contain baby change facility. The colour scheme will be selected to ensure colour contrast of minimum 20 points LRV between

floor and walls, walls and ceiling, cubicle doors and walls, sanitaryware and walls.


Energy Statement: The building will be designed in accordance with current Building Regulations Part L2A. An SBEM calculation will be carried out in order to demonstrate compliance, in terms of Target Carbon Dioxide Emissions Rating (TER) and Building Carbon Dioxide Emissions Rating (BER) where BER must be lower than TER. The figures will be based upon the following limiting thermal design standards. Floor “U” Values 0.22 W/m2K Roof “U” Values 0.20 W/m2K Wall “U” Values 0.35 W/m2K Windows “U” Values 2.20 W/m2K Full calculations will be submitted for Building Control Approval at both pre-construction and post-construction stage. Energy Management: Huxlow Science College have in place an energy management strategy summarised on the following College Policy Document: -


WASTE MINIMISATION STRATEGY

Vocational Learning Centre

at

Huxlow Science College

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prepared by


June 2008

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1.0 Background

Northamptonshire County Council, supported by the district councils in Northamptonshire, produced a planning guide entitled “Development and Implementation Principles Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)” to promote minimisation of development related waste in new developments. From March 2007 the SPD was adopted by District and County Councils and Development Corporations in Northamptonshire and now requires a Waste Minimisation Strategy, in the form of a waste audit, to be submitted with all Planning Applications made to these authorities. The form of these waste audits are based on three categories of development size set out in the SPD as Householder, Minor and Major Developments and the contents of these audits are also set out in the SPD.

2.0 Development Category

The subject of this Planning Application is a Vocational Learning Centre specialising at a practical level in engineering, together with support teaching facilities. The building is single storey steel frame construction of 512m2. Site works comprise construction works and making good to the existing hard paved building surround. We believe the proposed development falls within the Minor Development Category detailed in the SPD, so the contents of the waste audit is based on this category.

3.0 Building Design

This application is one of 5no. developments within the East Northamptonshire Area which will be constructed at the same time by one Main Contractor. The proposed building on each site is essentially the same size and specification, although the individual specialisms vary. This presents the opportunity for site wide procurement of building components and materials to minimise waste on each individual site. The structural elements of the building have also been designed to accommodate standard size components, in particular roof sheeting and modular cladding panels to the external facades, which will also minimise cutting and consequential waste on site.

4.0 Provision of Waste Management Facilities

Although it is difficult to provide a waste management plan at planning stage, everyone involved in a development has a “Waste Duty of Care” and it is essential to have such a plan in place at the very early stages of any development to ensure waste minimisation, by the reduction of waste at source and by careful consideration of materials on-site at the earliest possible stage of the development. Following the SPD Waste Hierarchy Principle it is possible to put into place a number of general principles at this early stage. Materials and Specification When producing details and specification of materials for the new building, we will endeavour to incorporate materials that can be re-used and re-cycled, that support sustainable procurement and have low pollution potential and whole-of-life impact where ever possible. Design for deconstruction will be considered when detailing fixings and connections to ensure ease of dismantling when required. College Current Waste Strategy Due to the diverse nature of activities on The Huxlow Science College Site, a wide variety of waste is produced and collected, ranging from general wastes and recyclable materials, through to special and hazardous wastes. The College recognises it has a duty to ensure that all of these wastes are disposed of responsibly, using approved, registered waste contractors and has therefore developed a waste management policy for both general and hazardous materials.


The College adopts the principles of the ‘best practicable environment option’ in the delivery of its waste management services and applies a ‘waste hierarchical approach’ to reduce, reuse, recycle and recover waste products in preference to the disposal of waste to landfill. There is a legal requirement for all who produce, keep or dispose of waste of any type to comply with the various regulations and the Duty of Care under Environmental Protection legislation. The College recognises the importance of meeting these legal requirements and to manage its waste responsibly, reduce the volume of waste sent to landfill and maximise reuse and recycling where possible. The College requires all staff, students, contractors and anyone else making use of the premises to comply with this Policy and associated School Environmental Guidance Notes, to ensure compliance with all waste legislation. The School practices all the principles and procedures contained within the School Science Service ‘Disposal of Waste in Design and Technology’ policy CLEAPSS PS31 RJJO 3/01. Huxlow Science College are also active members of the Northamptonshire County Council ‘Slim Your Bin at School’ initiative. Organisation and Management The organisational arrangements for the Waste Management Policies lie with a structure of personnel within the School, each with their own responsibilities. The various personnel within this structure comprise: - Premises Staff and Management; Health, Safety and Premises Manager; Curriculum Leaders / Student Progress Leaders; Nominated Responsible Person; Staff; Students; Contractors and Suppliers.

Details of their individual responsibilities are listed in the full College Policy document which is available if required. Catering Waste Kitchen waste is stored in putricible skips and collected on demand by a specialist contractor. Hazardous Waste For the event of producing Hazardous Waste, the College has also implemented a policy for Hazardous Waste Management. Hazardous Waste is controlled waste that is considered dangerous or difficult to keep, treat or dispose of, and its management is tightly controlled. Under the Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005 a waste is regarded as hazardous if it is: - Listed as a Hazardous Waste in The List of Wastes (England) Regulations 2005; Listed in regulations made under section 62A(1) of the 1990 Environmental Protection Act; or A specific batch of waste which is determined pursuant to regulation 8 of the Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005 to be

Hazardous Waste by the Secretary of State. The College has set up a structure of personnel, similar to that for general waste, each with their own responsibilities. The Premises Manager is responsible for: - Collection of Hazardous Waste; Transportation on Site from Source to Hazardous Waste Store;


Notification and registration to relevant authorities; Selection and approval of specialist contractors for the disposal of Hazardous Waste; Provision of advice to Schools and Departments regarding classification of Waste.

College and Curriculum Areas are responsible for: - Ensuring they have systems for risk assessment, identification, and suitable packaging available for the management of

Hazardous Waste; Monitoring that staff, students and contractors are following the necessary systems.

Staff, students and contractors are responsible for: - Staff, students or contractors who generate Hazardous Waste are responsible for ensuring that it is packaged properly.

The policy also covers risk assessment and procedures for: - Identification of Hazardous Wastes; Storage and Packaging of Hazardous Wastes; Categorisation and recognition of dangerous combinations; Labelling of waste and transfer paperwork; Dealing with spillages; Selection of authorised contractor; Keeping Hazardous Waste records.

Huxlow Science College also follow the requirements for the use and disposal of ‘SHARPS’.

5.0 Construction

As there is no demolition taking place on site there is no opportunity to make use of reclaimed materials but any usable materials, topsoil, existing security fence, etc. will be either reused on site where possible or recycled off site. As part of the tender documents, the contractors will be reminded of their “Waste Duty of Care” and asked to provide a Waste Management Strategy to show how they intend to keep waste during the construction stage down to a minimum. This could include the following: -

Minimise amount of excavation on site and therefore reduce amount of “cart-away”. Accurate quantities, “just-in-time” ordering and responsible purchasing to avoid over ordering of materials, minimise

storage time on site (avoiding damage) and reducing the potential of waste creation. Better handling and storage of new materials on site. Provide clearly marked separate skips or bins in a specific location on site for the storage of different wastes for re-

cycling and disposal or use waste handlers that sort and recycle waste, reducing the quantity of waste sent to landfill sites or incineration plants.

Maintain a Waste Log showing waste type, quantity, disposal or re-cycle and identification of waste management contractors used.

Make efficient use of energy, water and materials on site and in contractors buildings during construction, e.g. reuse of rainwater.

6.0 Occupation

There will be minimal additional waste issues to the Vocational Learning Centre as the usage will be mostly within the established use of the teaching line of learning/sector at the School, therefore most anticipated waste will be catered for within the current waste policy procedures. The Land Based sector of the facility will generate green waste which will either be composted on site or disposed of via Council green waste collection. Science equipment will be installed and provided with all service supply and output provisions in strict accordance with manufacturers instructions and governing legislation.


Mechanical extract from any specialist equipment within the Land Based study Laboratory will be discharged from specialist designed plant at roof level ensuring adequate protection to adjacent housing and rest of School from any potential environmental and acoustic pollution.


HUXLOW SCIENCE COLLEGE

T R A V E L P L A N

HUXLOW SCIENCE COLLEGE

Finedon Road, Irthlingborough

Northants NN5 9TY

INTRODUCTION Pupils on roll - 746 rising to 793 Sep 2005 Staff - Teaching – 52 FTE Support - 49 Huxlow is an over-subscribed and relatively small comprehensive inage range, with a huge reputation for innovation and effectiveness. takes place until 9.10 am and again at 3pm. Lessons are timetablperiods with PSHE delivered weekly on Thursday when break is 15 mThe college takes pupils from a catchment area of the surroundingtowns of Finedon, Gt. Addington, Woodford, and Irthlingborough. The college aim is to provide opportunity and success for all. HuxCollege is a welcoming and supportive community. There are highbehaviour and relationships between staff and students arConsiderate and responsible attitudes and behaviour are fostered. for a strong tradition of service to others, all pupils are encouragedto the wider community. A very strong PE department encourages students in their sporting aand many pupils are extremely successful in county sports. Sports regular feature of college life. Well subscribed breakfast clubs osuch as rugby, football, boxing and netball. Chess is a very poputhere is a very active gardening club that plans to produce fresh vthe kitchen next year by creating an allotment on site. Monday tohomework club is run in the learning centre until 4 pm to enable ycomplete their studies in a suitable environment and receive addition During school holidays, particularly at Easter, revision study classeseveral departments and students are encouraged to use this oensure exam success as comfortably as possible.

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Every Monday there is a Drop in Clinic offering confidential advice on many social issues and problems the students may encounter. The college has a very strong anti-bullying charter and pastoral care system. A full time student welfare assistant is employed to administer first aid. This person also drives the college minibus when students go on local trips or when there are transport problems. The college is one of four schools that form The East Northants College for sixth form students. Students from each of these four schools travel between the four schools on coaches. A very small minority of these 6th formers use their own cars. Transport Difficulties

The college is situated in close proximity to the main A6 road. Traffic can be extremely heavy from that junction along Finedon Road past the main gates of the college. The majority of the student population lives in Irthlingborough and either walk, cycle or travel by car along this busy route.

As this is a very dangerous road considerable lobbying has taken place to have traffic calming measures installed.

Students from Woodford are required to cross or travel along the main A6

road and this causes great concern.

The route from Finedon is along the A6

Insufficient cycle paths exist in the locality

Unauthorised vehicles driving in main entrance and turning

Very large transporter vehicles carrying abnormally wide loads from a company located almost opposite the college main gate

Assemblies are delivered regularly by staff to raise student awareness to the dangers of riding cycles along roads in close proximity to the college, particularly the hazards traffic on this road presents to them. Tutors also continuously raise this issue with students. College council, year councils, parent governors and the local community are all enlisted to consider and help resolve these issues. Within the college grounds, speed restrictions on site and prohibited commercial vehicle access during the main periods of student movement have been introduced to reduce foreseeable risks. Safe crossing places are marked, together with dedicated bus bays and disabled parking. The college has a traffic management policy (Appendix I) to maximise safety of students at all times. This policy is updated annually and readopted by governors.

TRAVEL PLAN Aut term 2005 Prepared by Business Manager

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SURVEY A county wide “Hands Up” travel survey was conducted as illustrated on page 4 by the local authority. The graph shows the movement between those years for various modes of travel. Clearly almost 50% of our students walk, although this has decreased slightly since 2002. A smaller number of the student body cycles but this is expected to increase with more pupils on roll from September 2005. A pupil survey took place after a larger than normal new intake to identify the way students preferred to make their daily journey. The results are illustrated below:-

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AIMS & OBJECTIVES

Promote a safe and happy environment The key strategy on the Governors’ development plan is to promote a safe and happy environment. Funding awarded through this travel plan will support this. A foot/cycle path across the playing fields to the rear of the site will offer an alternative and safe egress removing the need to travel down the dangerous Finedon Road.

Reduce congestion on site and at main exit Duty teams monitor student movement at the end of the day in an attempt to reduce congestion when students leave through the main gate.

Minimise risk to students from vehicles parked close to main entrance The college has worked closely with the local authority contact and the safety camera team has visited the area to assist with traffic calming measures. Road markings are scheduled for some time in the future.

Reduce the number of students who travel by car A ‘car sharing’ campaign will be promoted in the Autumn term 2005.

Encourage wider use of public transport systems

This issue affects students from surrounding districts and recently a service was removed from the local bus timetable. This caused great difficulty for some students and the college made special arrangements for this group to remain on site until 3.30pm before catching another service bus.

Encourage greater & safer use of bicycles A programme of cycle training has been organised in the past with the local authority road safety department. Parents of students who rode to college on bicycles were contacted and offered a place for their child on a cycle proficiency course. The course was held on site and subsidised by the college. Numbered cycle racks have been provided for the cyclists to ensure maximum security for their property. This training will be available annually after each new intake of students.


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Raise awareness of benefits to health & wellbeing of cycling/walking Joining forces with the new in-house catering provision, ‘Einstein’s’, will provide the opportunity to schedule a programme of healthier lifestyles. Combined with breakfast club physical education activities and healthy eating options, the benefits of exercise will be promoted.

ACTIONS TO SUPPORT OBJECTIVES (Some already completed)

OBJECTIVE

ACTION

PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE

TIMESCALE

TARGET

PROMOTE SAFE & HAPPY ENVIRONMENT

Provide alternative egress across rear fields by means of foot/cycle path Provide free or subsidised reflective armbands for use during winter months Ensure that all vehicle/pedestrian movement around site takes place safely

Business Mgr Snr Deputy Site Supervisor Business Manager Business Mgr & Site team Governors’ Traffic Management Policy

July 2005 Continuously under review and scrutiny Annual review of policy

Key Strategy 1 on SDP achieved and Maximum level of safety for all students, staff and visitors to site

REDUCE CONGESTION ON SITE & MAIN EXIT

Closely monitor student movement at end of day Involve local firms and residents in awareness campaign of the dangers

Duty teams and site staff Business Mgr working closely with pastoral staff, college governors, students and parents

Daily Spring term 2006

Maximise safety for students and reduce nuisance factor to local residents. Zero incidents and no complaints from local community

MINIMISE RISK FROM PARKED VEHICLES

Involve all local companies and local community to the dangers Lobby Parish and County Council to assist with road marking and speed restrictions, safety camera teams

Business Manager, SLT Asst and governor contact Business Manager and site team

Summer term 2006 Autumn Term 2006

Improve visibility; remove risk to students, staff and visitors Reduce hazard caused by speeding traffic making streets safer for children Road safety markings in place 20mph zone around entrance

REDUCE NUMBER OF STUDENTS TRAVELLING BY CAR

Promote travel plan to parents and students identifying benefits to health

Business Manager, pastoral staff through college and year councils, newsletters and marketing

Sep 2005 – Aug 2006 throughout academic year

Reduce pollution And congestion, thereby improving environment Improve health. Decrease use from 10% to 5% by 2006 review.


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ENCOURAGE WIDER USE OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Talk to transport companies to ensure timetable relevant to college day Encourage students to use public transport particularly in winter

Pastoral staff/head Pastoral staff, assembly staff, year heads, tutors

Ad hoc basis when difficulties occur Continuously throughout academic year

No requirement for students to cross or walk near busy A6

ENCOURAGE GREATER & SAFER USE OF BICYCLES

Liaise with local authority road safety. Organise annual cycling proficiency programme Improve cycle storage with covered stands

Business Mgr, Finance Administrator, Pastoral and site staff Business Mgr, Site Supervisor

Each autumn term after new intake of pupils Annual review during budget preparation

Students using cycles safely – reducing risk to safety Increase use from 7% to 15/20%

RAISE STUDENTS/STAFF AWARENESS OF THE BENEFITS TO HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF MORE CYCLING/WALKING

As part of the cycling proficiency marketing include benefits to health, develop with staff, students and local community an exciting promotional campaign to run from autumn term 2005 Include in all promotions through in-house catering provision aiming for healthier lifestyle Link with the popular breakfast clubs run by the physical education dept

Pastoral staff, Business Mgr, college councils “Einstein’s” catering team, Business Mgr, Food technology dept, Science and PE Head of PE, “Einstein’s” Business manager, site staff

Autumn term 2005 & ongoing Autumn term 2005 & ongoing Autumn term 2005 & ongoing

Healthier life style for students and staff that will also include the wider community through parents and family 15% students cycling & raise from 48% to 55% walking by 2006 review

INTRODUCE SMALL INCENTIVES TO REWARD POSTIVE INVOLVEMENT IN COLLEGE TRAVEL PLAN OBJECTIVES

Develop and introduce an appropriate incentive scheme that will encourage student participation in travel plan objectives

Head of pastoral, Year Heads,

Spring term 2006

Maximum student participation and high level of awareness to travel plan objectives and their benefits 25% of student population receiving rewards for participating

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CONCLUSION Developing a Travel Plan has afforded an opportunity to cohesively prepare a programme to change the way our students journey to college. The prime aim is to make that journey in a safer, healthier manner. Fewer cars and lower speeds will serve to dramatically reduce accidents. The ability to make an informed choice about the journey to college will assist young people as they strive for independence. During the forthcoming academic year the support of college councils, governors and the local community will be enlisted to drive this campaign forward successfully. Working with the local community will enable our young students to experience a greater sense of belonging and sense of community spirit. Established links with local industry will be used to drive the message home. Strong relationships are fostered with link primary schools and every opportunity will be used to set the scene for future pupils of the college. Providing this foot/cycle path across the top and bottom field will allow students to egress from the rear of the site onto a pathway. This avoids many of them needing to use Finedon Road and spreads the volume of students leaving the site across two exit points. Information is promulgated to the local community and parents through the college newsletter and the learning centre’s publication ’In the know’. If necessary, when there is an issue of major concern, a letter to parents on that specific topic is sent. Publicity will be made readily available in the form of poster campaigns and using some of the aforementioned methods to make information accessible. The college has a website and this will play a key part in the programme. Student councils will be encouraged to devise imaginative ways of implementing the aims of this travel plan. Citizenship time can also be used to promote awareness. During the Autumn 2005 term a college survey was conducted amongst pupils and a campaign, again to raise awareness, will be launched on the theme of ‘bike it and walk it’ following ‘International Walk to School week’. The results of this questionnaire are illustrated on page 3 and show that there is much to be done, not only to raise awareness but to encourage more students to cycle and walk to college safely . This campaign was also combined with a healthier eating lifestyle. In January this year the college took over the catering provision and renamed it ‘Einstein’s’. The purpose is to promote healthy foods and a healthier lifestyle. This is being linked with curriculum areas and student activities.


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The emphasis, as always, will be keeping the streets safe for our children. The award of this funding will enable the foot/cycle path to provide a very safe route for students as an alternative to using a highly dangerous road whilst simultaneously encouraging them to take more exercise. Improved health & fitness in pupils will increase their alertness and ability to learn. REVIEW The aims and objectives of this plan will be reviewed annually by governors Finance, Premises and Personnel Committee. The first review will take place at the Summer Term meeting 2006 following the first year of implementation. The plan will be a topic for discussion at governors’ Health & Safety Committees held each term. A further travel survey will be conducted in the Spring term 2007 after the next annual intake has had time to settle in. Student council and year councils will be required to review progress termly. Feedback will be sought regularly from interested parties. The travel plan will also be an ad hoc item on the senior leadership team meeting. The college Business Manager, who is responsible with the Senior Deputy Head for site and grounds, will monitor progress and report termly to the governors’ committees. _________________________ ________________________ Mr M Malton Mr P Kelby Headteacher Chair of Governors


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THE EAST NORTHANTS COLLEGE PARTNERSHIP – PROPOSED VOCATIONAL CENTRES

SUPPORTING STATEMENT – HUXLOW SCIENCE COLLEGE Background - General This project has been developed as a result of The East Northamptonshire Partnership (ENP) being successful in the Learning and Skills Council’s (LSC) 16 – 19 Competition for East Northamptonshire, and is supported by local Schools, Colleges, Local Authorities, Connexions and the LSC.

The LSC Northamptonshire Strategic Area Review (StAR) conducted in 2004/5 highlighted the need to improve educational achievement of young people particularly those obtaining either a level 2 or level 3 qualifications aged 19. It also recognised the need to increase post 16 retention through the development of a more relevant curriculum. In 2006 the Northamptonshire LSC set out a Statement of Need for the East Northamptonshire Area and launched a 16-19 Capital Competition seeking innovative proposals to achieve the stated objectives. The StAR for East Northamptonshire identified a requirement to further develop vocational routes in the district , stating that vocational options post 16 were ‘limited’. This proposal builds on the recognised strength of The East Northamptonshire Partnership, a highly successful collaborative post-16 partnership of over 20 years as was acknowledged by the StAR. ENP consists of the secondary schools in East Northants – Ferrers Specialist Arts College Huxlow Science College Manor School & Sports College Prince William School Rushden Community College This project builds on the requirements of the competition to:-

• Widen choice and access for young people by delivering quality coordinated and complementary 16-19 provision across the East Northamptonshire area.

• Supports the priority to engage all learners up to the age of 18 in education or training

• Provide the environment for the delivery of the Entitlement Curriculum by 2013

• Further cement and enhance collaboration and the delivery of vocational learning programmes focused on meeting the need of individual young people

• Develop innovative arrangements for the leadership and management of Educational provision and prepare the East Northamptonshire area for the changing role of Local Authorities set out in the 2006 Education & Inspection Act

• Provide a locally coherent structured learning framework, which has long-term sustainability by building existing and new provider relationships, focused on meeting the needs of young people in East Northamptonshire

• Provide a sustainable applied learning and vocational curriculum that’s responds to learner and employer needs. An assessment of the provision currently on offer has shown that schools lack the space and the facilities to deliver all the specialised lines of learning and vocational courses at the levels which are being requested by students and which are desperately needed by employers for the growth of the local economy

• Raise standards, attainment, and progression through improved facilities and pathways

• Supports the Northamptonshire County 14-19 strategy to increase post 16 vocational routes in rural districts, in collaboration with key delivery partners

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THE EAST NORTHANTS COLLEGE PARTNERSHIP – PROPOSED VOCATIONAL CENTRES

To respond to the identified need to increase capacity and the range of specialise lines of learning and vocational programmes it is necessary to build diverse, additional practical learning areas. The creation of supportive learning environments and a fit-for-purpose ICT infrastructure are also crucial to the coherence of the overall package. The enhancement of existing provider sites to accommodate the growing number of post-16 students on school rolls in the area will involve creating additional space tailored to deliver the non-practical elements of each course, along with functional skills and ICT course components. Each site will feature a multi-purpose area tailored to the post-16 vocational curriculum needs. A student following the practical element of an applied learning or vocational programme, will spend a proportion of their time at their home base to study functional skills and, if desired, will have the opportunity to follow a mixed vocational/academic programme. The building footprint of each learning centre is designed to ensure continuity and coherence and recognition that it is an East Northamptonshire Partnership learning base. The buildings are corporately uniform in external design but detailed, individual internal modelling represents the bespoke equipment and resources necessary to deliver the specific vocational and applied lines of learning. The uniqueness of each building will be determined by the facilities and equipment necessary to deliver the planned lines of learning. Background – Huxlow Science College The focus will be the delivery of Society, Health and Development at levels 1, 2 and 3 for 70+ students across two years. Part of the facility will be highly specialised for this area, but a further area will be created for generic learning, study support and ICT. This area will also support the delivery of Land Based Courses at L1 & L2 and Science Diplomas at L3. This delivery is in partnership with Moulton College and will provide a line of learning not currently available to students in this rural area. Huxlow will also lead on the new science diploma on the strength of its specialism. Consultation As part of the 16 – 19 capital bid, consultation was undertaken by ENP with key stakeholders including FE colleges, Connexions, LEA, LSC and local schools. No pre-application public consultation has taken place specific to this particular building. Staff Numbers There are currently 95 FTE staff and with the building of the new vocational centre there will be 3 further staff, totalling 98. Travel plan The school are currently in the process of reviewing and updating their travel plan to consider the requirements of the vocational centre. The current travel plan is attached for reference. To enable students from any of the ENP schools to access the full post 16 curriculum the existing cohesive and integrated transport system will be used. This has already been in successful operation for a number of years and is fully funded by the schools. Refer to attached summary and timetable. Flood Risk Assessment Environment Agency flood maps were reviewed as part of the process to provide the best location for the new building and a site location away from flood zones 2 & 3 selected. As the site is in a zone not thought to be at risk from flooding no further flood risk assessment is required.

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‘SECURED BY DESIGN’ STATEMENT

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Huxlow Science College is located on the north-west side of Irthlingborough and covers a total area of 6.7 hectares. The site is primarily bounded by residential housing on the north-east boundary with relatively open aspects to the remainder. The building campus area is located at the north end of the site and covers an area of 1.0 hectare. Vehicle and pedestrian access to the site is from Finedon Road. Current security measures comprise: - Palisade security fence to full perimeter of the building campus with security gates to front and only

vehicular/pedestrian access. CCTV camera coverage to majority of external areas including full perimeter of site entrance and building

surround. Lighting to all external areas controlled as appropriate via a combination of time switches and solar controls. Intruder alarm system.

All existing security systems will be extended to include the proposed new building and associated external surround and approaches. The new building will be within the curtilage of the existing site security fence. The Vocational Learning Centre Facility includes an external compound of approximately 250m2 containing secured storage accommodation for the land based study equipment and materials. The compound itself is security fenced for storage of machinery and secondary security to the building. The compound will be within coverage of the external CCTV and lighting systems. Construction site security will be required by the Main Contractor to include: - Erection of security fence with controlled access to Contractor’s designated site area. Principal Contractor to ensure that only authorised personnel and subcontractors are employed and gain access. Representative of the Principal Contractor to be permanently on site during working hours. All materials to be secured and where possible enclosed within Contractor’s site area.

In developing the design for the new facility, the following principles were used: - The building was required to be openly accessible from the existing building campus with no obvious defensive

measures such as gates, fences, warning notices, etc.. Security protection is therefore provided within the building envelope and security fence to site.

The building has a simple rectangular plan form thus avoiding recesses and places of concealment. Path approach to the building is visible from the Reception Office. Any planting will be restricted to low level

varieties. The path approach and building perimeter will be illuminated with automatic switching. External doors are kept to a minimum. Access is gained through a single entrance of power operated sliding

doors with automatic sensors and security access control. This outer control is also linked to the secure Reception Office with separate switching to the inner Reception doors thus creating a secure waiting area visible from the Reception Office. The only other external doors are for access to the Plant Room and materials delivery to the engineering workshop. Doors will be alarmed within the building intruder alarm system.

Internal doors to rooms containing high value equipment, typically engineering and CNC workshops will have controlled entry via electronic keypad security system.

The building is single storey with a 3.5m high façade of panels with flush joints. The flat roof projects some 2.0m beyond the wall face with circular column support at mid depth of overhang creating a covered walkway to the building perimeter. This combination creates an inherently un-climbable profile to the full perimeter of the building.

The roof will be similarly robust, constructed of profiled metal composite panels. Rooflights will be high security specification of welded metal frame construction with polycarbonate glazing incorporating ‘lock bolt’ security opening for ventilation.

Windows will be specified to ‘enhanced security’ standards to BS 7950. Windows are positioned at various levels within the single storey. Opening casements are limited to standard height and high level windows and will be fitted with security restrictors. Low level glazing will be laminated.

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