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Range
of activities
A range of activities and ways of working need to be
accommodated to suit a flexible learning style. This
includes working individually or in small groups and
taking part in whole group discussions or presentations
(by pupils or teacher). The needs of different users
must be considered. The choice of furniture and equipment
and its arrangement in the space is also a critical
factor in the success of the space.
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Movement
There needs to be space to allow pupils, including those in
wheelchairs or with limited mobility, to move safety around
the space. Individual working tends to involve more movement
as pupils fetch resources or talk to others.
Support
staff
Pupils working in smaller groups or on their own still need
assistance at least for part of the time and pupils with special
needs often require classroom support. There is therefore
likely to be more than one adult in the classroom on many
occasions. ICT and other equipment Space must be allowed for
appropriate equipment, including that used by pupils with
special needs.
ICT
and other equipment
Space must be allowed for appropriate equipment, including
that used by pupils with special needs. The
area implications of computers is likely to change as technology
develops. The space implications of using video conferencing
equipment and interactive whiteboards in classrooms is likely
to be neutral (although providing a specialist video conferencing
room could add area). Specialist rooms will continue to have
particular requirements but an increase in the use of virtual
reality for some practical work may reduce the need for equipment.
A few schools may have more sophisticated equipment for practical
activities associated with vocational courses such as engineering.
Further guidance on various types of group spaces can be found
in Building Bulletins 80, 81, 82, 86, 89 and 92. 2A.2.
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