Scottish Government

School:

Area:

General Learning and Teaching Spaces( e.g. non-practical classrooms, areas for group work/private study)

Weighting:

25%

Method:

Assess the fitness for purpose of the area by assigning a rating from A to D to each factor, taking account of the illustrations below. The ratings will be aggregated automatically by the electronic spreadsheet to give an overall suitability assessment for the area.

Category A:

Spaces are suitable for all functions/activities that are conducted within them.

Spaces are conveniently located within the building for access to other areas and for disabled access.

Spaces are comfortable for users and conditions are conducive to learning and teaching.

Spaces are safe and reasonably risk-free, with secure areas as required.

Spaces are fitted out appropriately for activities conducted within them.

Category C:

Many spaces are unsuitable for some of the functions/activities that are conducted within them on a regular basis.

Spaces are often located at an inconvenient distance from each other and there is not disabled access to all curriculum areas.

Many spaces are uncomfortable for users, with conditions which may inhibit or distract from learning and teaching.

There are significant unsafe aspects to some areas, and security is incomplete.

Many spaces lack some necessary fittings for activities conducted within them.

Factor:

Rating:

Functionality

e.g. shape, size, flexibility, lighting

Accessibility

e.g. ease of access for all, departmental organisation

Environmental Conditions

e.g. temperature, acoustics, ventilation, natural light, controllability

Safety & Security

e.g. windows, fire doors, heat source

Fixed Furniture & Fittings

e.g.ICT infrastructure, storage, display boards, power points

Please comment on any issues of particular concern, including any aspect which you have rated as 'D'.

School:

Area:

Practical Learning and Teaching Spaces( e.g. Art, drama, home economics, music, science, technical, P.E. (internal and external, including courts, pitches, running tracks))

Weighting:

25%

Method:

Assess the fitness for purpose of the area by assigning a rating from A to D to each factor, taking account of the illustrations below. The ratings will be aggregated automatically by the electronic spreadsheet to give an overall suitability assessment for the area.

Category A:

Spaces are suitable for all functions/activities that are conducted within them.

Spaces are conveniently located within the building for access to other areas and for disabled access. Location facilitates all normal Learning and Teaching activities.

Spaces are comfortable for users and conditions are conducive to learning and teaching.

Spaces are safe and reasonably risk-free, with secure areas as required.

Spaces are fitted out appropriately for activities conducted within them.

Category C:

Many spaces are unsuitable for some of the functions/activities that are conducted within them on a regular basis. Issues of availability can restrict the curriculum.

Spaces are often located at an inconvenient distance from each other and there is not disabled access to all curriculum areas. Some areas are off-campus.

Some areas are uncomfortable for users, with conditions which may inhibit or distract from learning and teaching.

There are significant unsafe aspects to some areas, and security is incomplete.

Many spaces lack some necessary fittings for activities conducted within them.

Factor:

Rating:

Functionality

e.g. shape, size, flexibility, changing facilities, lighting

Accessibility

e.g. Ease of access for all, disabled changing facilities and equipment, on/off campus, travel time

Environmental Conditions

e.g. temperature, acoustics, ventilation, natural light, controllability

Safety & Security

e.g. windows, fire doors, surfaces, perimeter security

Fixed Furniture & Fittings

e.g.ICT infrastructure, storage, display boards, power points, specialist equipment/fittings, all-weather facilities, playing surfaces

Please comment on any issues of particular concern, including any aspect which you have rated as 'D'.

School:

Area:

Learning and Teaching Spaces( e.g. classrooms, areas for group work/private study, internal and external P.E./games areas)

Weighting:

50%

Method:

Assess the fitness for purpose of the area by assigning a rating from A to D to each factor, taking account of the illustrations below. The ratings will be aggregated automatically by the electronic spreadsheet to give an overall suitability assessment for the area.

Category A:

Spaces are suitable for all functions/activities that are conducted within them.

Spaces are conveniently located within the building for access to other areas and for disabled access.

Spaces are comfortable for users and conditions are conducive to learning and teaching.

Spaces are safe and reasonably risk-free, with secure areas as required.

Spaces are fitted out appropriately for activities conducted within them.

Category C:

Many spaces are unsuitable for some of the functions/activities that are conducted within them on a regular basis.

Spaces are often located at an inconvenient distance from each other and there is not disabled access to all curriculum areas.

Many spaces are uncomfortable for users, with conditions which may inhibit or distract from learning and teaching.

There are significant unsafe aspects to some areas, and security is incomplete.

Many spaces lack some necessary fittings for activities conducted within them.

Factor:

Rating:

Functionality

e.g. shape, size, flexibility, lighting

Accessibility

e.g. ease of access for all, departmental organisation

Environmental Conditions

e.g. temperature, acoustics, ventilation, natural light, controllability

Safety & Security

e.g. windows, fire doors, heat source

Fixed Furniture & Fittings

e.g.ICT infrastructure, storage, display boards, power points

Please comment on any issues of particular concern, including any aspect which you have rated as 'D'.

School:

Area:

Internal Social Spaces( e.g. pupil social areas, dining/common rooms, staffrooms)

Weighting:

15%

Method:

Assess the fitness for purpose of the area by assigning a rating from A to D to each Factor, taking account of the illustrations below. The ratings will be aggregated automatically by the electronic spreadsheet to give an overall suitability assessment for the area.

Category A:

There are a good range of internal social spaces allowing all to engage in individual or group activities, in out-of-class time.

Social spaces are available throughout the school and the allocation of these takes account of age, stage and disability issues.

Internal social spaces are maintained at an appropriate temperature, are well ventilated and benefit from natural light.

Social spaces are safe and reasonably risk-free, with secure areas as required.

Fixed furnishings and equipment help facilitate socialising and relaxation.

Category C:

Internal Social Spaces exist but are limited in number and range.

Internal Social Spaces are concentrated in one area of the school and tend to be crowded at break times. Disabled access is possible but difficult.

Internal social spaces would benefit from better temperature control, better ventilation and more natural light.

While generally safe and reasonably risk-free,some social areas are secluded.

The internal social areas have little appropriate fixed furniture and equipment.

Factor:

Rating:

Functionality

e.g. shape, size and range, lighting

Accessibility

e.g. ease of access for all, age/stage appropriate space

Environmental Conditions

e.g. temperature, acoustics, ventilation, natural light, controllability

Safety & Security

e.g. observed areas, age/stage separation, windows, fire doors, CCTV

Fixed Furniture & Fittings

e.g. Fixed equipment/ fittings for leisure activities/ private study, rubbish bins

Please comment on any issues of particular concern, including any aspect which you have rated as 'D'.

School:

Area:

Internal Facilities( e.g. reception, administration, office, meeting, circulation space, resource/staff bases, library, toilets)

Weighting:

15%

Method:

Assess the fitness for purpose of the area by assigning a rating from A to D to each factor, taking account of the illustrations below. The ratings will be aggregated automatically by the electronic spreadsheet to give an overall suitability assessment for the area.

Category A:

Reception area, administrative and office accommodation are appropriate. Toilets are user friendly, offering dignity and privacy.

The location of these facilities within the building offers easy access to all including those with disabilities.

Internal facilities are maintained at an appropriate temperature and are well ventilated. Noisy equipment, e.g photocopiers are housed separately.

Areas are safe and reasonably risk-free.

Fittings in all areas are of good quality.

Category C:

The number of toilets while adequate is not ideal. The number of offices while adequate is not ideal.

Office/administrative space is often unavailable. Toilets are in blocks and not on each level nor adjacent to each teaching area.

These facilities would benefit from better temperature control, better ventilation. A significant number have no natural light.

The design of the toilet blocks creates some insecurity among the users.

Fixed furniture and fittings are dated and would benefit from upgrading.

Factor:

Rating:

Functionality

e.g. number, shape, size, range, privacy, lighting

Accessibility

e.g. ease of access for all

Environmental Conditions

e.g. temperature, acoustics, ventilation, natural light, controllability

Safety & Security

e.g. secure access control, observed areas, age/stage separation, CCTV

Fixed Furniture & Fittings

e.g. reception window/desk, sanitary ware, fixed office equipment

Please comment on any issues of particular concern, including any aspect which you have rated as 'D'

School:

Area:

External Social Spaces( e.g. play, covered, seated areas)

Weighting:

10%

Method:

Assess the fitness for purpose of the area by assigning a rating from A to D to each factor, taking account of the illustrations below. The ratings will be aggregated automatically by the electronic spreadsheet to give an overall suitability assessment for the area.

Category A:

There are a good range of open and covered external social spaces allowing all to engage in individual or group games/activities, in out-of-class time.

These spaces are adjacent to the school and offer easy access to all. There is adequate room for appropriate age/stage separation.

The location of these facilities is not compromised by particular external environmental factors.

These spaces are secure and easily observed.

Appropriate fixed furniture and equipment is provided. Toilet access is adjacent.

Category C:

External Social Spaces exist but are limited in number and range.

External Social Spaces are concentrated in one area of the school and tend to be crowded at break times. Disabled access is possible but not convenient.

The adjacency of e.g. a main road, railway, flight path affects this area.

While generally safe and reasonably risk-free, the perimeter fencing is not entirely secure. Some areas are not easily observed.

The external social areas have limited fixed furniture or equipment. Toilet access is at a distance.

Factor:

Rating:

Functionality

e.g. size, shape, number

Accessibility

e.g. ease of access for all, space age/stage appropriate

Environmental Conditions

e.g. reference to any external factors affecting the area

Safety & Security

e.g. surfaces, perimeter fencing, ease of observation, CCTV

Fixed Furniture & Fittings

e.g. benches, play equipment, toilets, rubbish bins

Please comment on any issues of particular concern, including any aspect which you have rated as 'D'.

School:

Area:

External Facilities( e.g. car parks, bike sheds, drop-off areas, storage facilities)

Weighting:

10%

Method:

Assess the fitness for purpose of the area by assigning a rating from A to D to each factor, taking account of the illustrations below. The ratings will be aggregated automatically by the electronic spreadsheet to give an overall suitability assessment for the area.

Category A:

Areas are suitable for all functions/activities that are conducted within them.

Areas are easily accessed by all users.

The location of these facilities is not compromised by particular external environmental factors.

Spaces are safe and reasonably risk-free, there is an effective traffic management system and there is appropriate perimeter fencing.

Spaces are fitted out appropriately for activities conducted within them.

Category C:

Some areas are unsuitable for some of the functions/activities that are conducted within them on a regular basis.

Some areas are located at an inconvenient distance from each other. Some facilities are off-campus.

The adjacency of, e.g. a main road, railway, flight path affects this area.

While generally safe and reasonably risk-free, the perimeter fencing is not entirely secure.

Spaces are lacking in equipment.

Factor:

Rating:

Functionality

e.g. size, layout, lighting

Accessibility

e.g. ease of access for all

Environmental Conditions

e.g. reference to any external factors affecting the area

Safety & Security

e.g. surfaces, perimeter fencing, ease of observation, security lighting, CCTV

Fixed Furniture & Fittings

e.g. signage, marked parking bays, bike racks, bin stores

Please comment on any issues of particular concern, including any aspect which you have rated as 'D'.