DfE Standards / Minimum Requirements

[UnknownSoundman]

Hi all. Does anyone have any reading on the Government's requirements for AV in schools - I'm focusing on classroom AV (screens, visualisers, etc) at this point. I've been told there isn't anything specific, but wanted to check in with people on here to see what they think. We're putting together a new strategy document, primarily focused on IT (as always), but wanting to include AV as part of it so we can actually ensure it gets kept up-to-date and up to scratch, rather than being everyone's last-minute thought, other than mine.

Any links or comments would be greatly appreciated!

[Steve21]

Look under the DFE new build requirements for a general idea as to what’s expected in any new build contract

 

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6971f649d8adeaf266040501/ER-DFE-XX-XX-T-X-0201-Technical_Manual-A-C01.pdf

 

page 353 for AV screens etc

 

Steve

[UnknownSoundman]

Steve, that's really useful - thanks for that!

[StephenPink]

19 hours ago, Steve21 said:

Look under the DFE new build requirements for a general idea as to what’s expected in any new build contract

 

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6971f649d8adeaf266040501/ER-DFE-XX-XX-T-X-0201-Technical_Manual-A-C01.pdf

 

page 353 for AV screens etc

 

Steve

This is super interesting actually - how did you find this?? and thank you for sharing!

[Steve21]

There's a whole bunch of paperwork linked to new builds for schools when Trusts get assigned funding to build new schools etc for the contracts to meet, mainly linked to the physical structure/materials, but also random specific details like size of doors/airflow etc etc, but some of the IT requirements fall under them too as a requirement which DfE specific minimums to meet 

Design standards: employer's requirements - GOV.UK

Just a nice reference to compare against other requirements when asked to reference items

Steve
 

[Sylv3r]

I couldn't see it mentioned in the document Steve21 provided, but we were told 75" as a stipulation for the classrooms.

[StephenPink]

23 hours ago, Steve21 said:

There's a whole bunch of paperwork linked to new builds for schools when Trusts get assigned funding to build new schools etc for the contracts to meet, mainly linked to the physical structure/materials, but also random specific details like size of doors/airflow etc etc, but some of the IT requirements fall under them too as a requirement which DfE specific minimums to meet 

Design standards: employer's requirements - GOV.UK

Just a nice reference to compare against other requirements when asked to reference items

Steve
 

Makes sense! Yes absolutely a great reference - fills some gaps in the standards as well. Appreciate you finding and sharing.