Luckington School Website 2010

The Green, Luckington Wilts SN14 6NU

 The School Refurbishment Project

The Luckington School refurbishment project, started way back in 2005, is now coming to a conclusion. This project has included major improvements :-

  •  The new hall and toilet facilities
  • New reception area
  • New catering kitchen
  • Upgrading of the staff kitchen
  • New double gazed windows in KS2 classroom and IT suite
  • Upgrading of the fabric of both the KS2 classroom and the IT suite
  • Acoustic treatment of main hall

 This final stage covers the provision of new furniture for the KS2 classroom and IT suite. The objectives are to:-

  •  Improve learning outcomes
  • Increase the flexibility of both rooms for use by KS1 & 2
  • Provision of an ergonomic solution to the anthropometric challenge of widely differing heights, shapes & sizes of pupils.
  • Provide a contemporary environment that supports the goals of a progressive school
  • Provide a solution that will last

We have looked at a number of options and currently have on trial (from 18th June) some chair and table chopices. These chairs and tables offer adjustability in height and are of a design that encourages good posture. This is particularly relevant when pupils start to work with computers. Encouraging good posture at a young age can lead to benefits in their continuing school careers and in later life. An improved teacher’s workstation and storage options are also included.

 The provision of computers in the IT suite is now essential and of course they form part of both the KS1& 2 curriculum from here onwards. There is however one major drawback with the current IT set up. The room can only realistically be used for computer work and although important this is not always required.

We have therefore looked at a flexible solution to this problem by way of “Flip Top” desks. “Flip Top” desks allow the monitor and keyboard to be hidden under the desk top when not needed freeing up the desk space for more traditional classroom activities. The CPU is located under the desk top at the rear of the unit. (See images attached).

With rising pupil numbers in KS1 it is important that we are able to accommodate them when they reach KS2. “Flip Top” desks provide the school with the ability for KS1 & 2 lessons, computer based or otherwise, to be conducted in both rooms.

 Standard good quality new tables would require a lower level of investment but would only modernise what we already have “Flip Top” desks offer the school significant benefits.

 Chairs and tables

Desks with monitors and keyboards in position for use

 Desks with monitors and keyboards closed away

 

 

Construction drawings

   Click on this thumbnail picture to see detailed measurements and design features.

Chairs