The Minister for Learning Alasdair Allan has launched a new guidance to help local authorities refurbish existing schools buildings.

Published by Architecture and Design Scotland, it highlights the benefits of school refurbishments, how council's can achieve quality results and innovative, cost effective designs.

The guidance complements the Scottish Government's £1.8bn Scotland's Schools for the Future programme and the Inspiring Learning Spaces Fund.

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Minister Allan said: "We want to deliver a world class education for every child in Scotland and the space in which they learn has a key role to play. This government has a strong record in improving school buildings having rebuilt or refurbished a fifth of Scotland’s school estate since 2007.

"In addition to the schools being rebuilt and refurbished through the Schools for the Future programme, local authorities are also working hard to improve their school estate. This new guide will help them improve their existing buildings and create innovative and modern spaces for pupils and staff. It will also allow local authorities to upgrade old buildings while protecting their listed status when necessary."

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