THE EAST NORTHANTS COLLEGE PARTNERSHIP – PROPOSED VOCATIONAL CENTRES

SUPPORTING STATEMENT – FERRERS SPECIALIST ARTS 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 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

supporting statement - enp vocational centre ferrers 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 – Ferrers Specialist Arts College

Working in partnership with local and regional creative and media providers will establish a dedicated applied learning centre ( meeting the diverse range of options that co-exist in this line of learning). The collaborative working will be further supported by partnership arrangements with who are delivering the Creative and Media Diploma in conjunction with Tresham College. The Ferrers School dedicated applied learning centre will provide for levels 1-3 for 50 students in Creative and Media. The Ferrers School is keen to strengthen and deepen this provision for which they are recognised as specialists and for which there is a clear demand across East Northamptonshire.

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.

Consultation has taken place with staff, students and parents with extremely positive response.

No pre-application public consultation has taken place specific to this particular building.

Staff Numbers

There are currently circa 130 staff and with the building of the new vocational centre there will be 3 further staff, totalling approx 133.

Travel plan

A travel plan has been produced by the school (see attached) which will be further reviewed to consider the requirements of the vocational centre at the next review date.

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.

supporting statement - enp vocational centre ferrers

DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT

Vocational Learning Centre at Ferrers Specialist Arts College

for

East Northamptonshire Partnership

prepared by

Peter Haddon and Partners Architects

May 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 Ferrers Specialist Arts College which will offer creative and media including music as it‟s specialism. Separate applications will also be made for the remaining schools/colleges within the ENC as follows:-

. Prince William School, Oundle Engineering . Manor School and Sports College, Raunds Catering and Hospitality . Huxlow Science College, Irthlingborough Society Health and Social Development together with Land Based Studies. . Rushden Community College Hair and Beauty Care

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

080520nd3738A2fs D&A Ferrers Page 2 of 6 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 has been determined by assessment of future development plans and consideration of connectivity to the existing Applied Learning Facilities and existing services and is indicated on plan drawing 3738/101. Other considerations have been: -

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

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 3738/101 with elevations on drawing 3738/102.

080520nd3738A2fs D&A Ferrers Page 3 of 6 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 the north boundary of the site adjacent to a neighbouring light industrial unit screened by a well established boundary hedge some 3.0m high interspersed with small trees.

The building frontage faces the existing car park separated by a planted bed and footpath approach. To the west end of the building is an informal „amphitheatre‟ performance area with bunded surround for seating approximately 60 people and covered with tensile „umbrella‟ canopy covering a decked area of some 50m2.

The ground to the rear and ends of the building will be grassed with a small copse of trees to the west to screen the amphitheatre and replacing the 5no. trees removed from the building frontage to the car park.

ACCESS

Car Park:

Ferrers Specialist Arts College is adequately served with the existing ambulant and disabled parking facilities and cycle storage. Because the building occupies a small bay of existing parking, the development includes extending the car park to replace the lost spaces. This extension includes 2no. disabled spaces immediately adjacent to the Vocational Learning Centre to accommodate the potential for the facility to be used outside core hours in line with current usage of existing school. Operating hours will be maintained at 08:00-18:00 for core hours with occasional one-off evening activities.

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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.

080520nd3738A2fs D&A Ferrers Page 5 of 6 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.

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‘SECURED BY DESIGN’ STATEMENT

Vocational Learning Centre

at

Ferrers Specialist Arts College

for

East Northamptonshire Partnership

prepared by

Peter Haddon and Partners Architects

May 2008

080520nd3738A2fs Ferrers Secured by Design Page 1 of 2 Ferrers Specialist Arts College Site is located on the south side of Higham Ferrers on the border with Rushden and covers a total area of 9.4 hectares. The site is primarily bounded by residential housing to the southern quadrant, with light industrial buildings to the east and west with relatively open aspects to the north. The building campus area is located at the north-east end of the site and covers an area of approximately 1.4 hectares.

Vehicle and pedestrian access to the site is from Queensway.

Current security measures comprise: -

. Palisade security fence and gates to full perimeter of the building campus. . CCTV coverage to the majority of external areas with coverage also within the main buildings. . 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 surrounded by the existing security fence which will therefore not need to be extended.

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 provided within the building envelope and security fence to rear. . 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. Planting will be restricted to low level varieties with any trees in isolated positions. 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 door is for access to the Plant Room. Doors will be alarmed within the building intruder alarm system. . Internal doors to rooms containing high value equipment, typically instrument store, control room and others, will have controlled entry via electronic keypad security system. Furthermore external windows to these areas have been eliminated. . 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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WASTE MINIMISATION STRATEGY

Vocational Learning Centre

at

Ferrers Specialist Arts College

for

East Northamptonshire Partnership

prepared by

Peter Haddon and Partners Architects

May 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 creative and media including music, together with support teaching facilities. The building is single storey steel frame construction of 512m2. Site works include small car park and landscaping.

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 Ferrers Specialist Arts College Site, a wide variety of waste is produced and collected, ranging from general wastes and recyclable materials, through to special 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.

080618nd3738A2fs Ferrers Waste RevA Page 2 of 4 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 College 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.

Organisation and Management

The organisational arrangements for the Waste Management Policies lie with a structure of personnel within the College, 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.

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.

Schools 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.

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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.

Ferrers Specialist Arts 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 no specific waste issues to the Vocational Learning Centre as the usage will be within the established use of the creative and media line of learning/sector, therefore all anticipated waste will be catered for within the current waste policy procedures.

080618nd3738A2fs Ferrers Waste RevA Page 4 of 4 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.