Maidenhead, SL6 5JB
Newlands Girls’ School: Laboratory Officially Opened by the Prime Minister
Newlands Girls’ School Installs Innova’s ‘Hot Corner’ Laboratory
Teresa May, MP for Maidenhead recently unveiled a brand new state-of-the-art Laboratory at Newlands Girls’ School that has been designed, manufactured and installed by interior specialists, Innova Design Group.
For over a century, Newlands has been dedicated to providing exceptional education. Throughout this time, the school has continually thrived, currently ranking in the top 20% of state schools for pupil progress. The school is committed to upholding this standard while offering a broad and dynamic curriculum that extends beyond the classroom.
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The brief
In 2018, as part of their on-going development, the school planned to upgrade their dated Science lab as it was in need of modernisation.
A year after initially contacting the local education charity Spoore, Merry and Rixman about potential funding for the refurbishment, Newlands successfully secured the necessary funds to move forward with the project.
With funding secured, the Head of Science approached Innova to design and provide a quote for a complete turnkey refurbishment of their science laboratory, including the ceiling, lighting, flooring, plumbing, electrics, decoration, and the manufacture and installation of furniture.
Following a competitive tender process based on design, price and turnkey services Innova, was appointed to deliver the new cutting-edge laboratory.
Since the redesign, engagement has increased as the layout encourages student interaction. The teacher demonstration unit ensures all students can clearly view experiments. The new desks improve room flow, allowing both students and the teacher to move freely during practical lessons.
phil wood , Head of Science
The solution
The old laboratory has been completely overhauled and now features Innova’s unique ‘Hot’ Corner layout, which supports a flexible environment for both theory and practical work. Every pupil faces the front of the room, the teacher can circulate freely, and a more collaborative approach to learning has been created.
The previous layout was reconfigured with the teacher now positioned along the long wall, which shortens the lines of communication and improves classroom management. Services are located on the front face of the units so that working space is optimised and gas and electrics are still easily accessible.
With ample storage around the perimeter students are able to switch quickly between both practical and theory lessons.
Turnkey services
- Minor Building Works
- New Flooring Installation
- Electrical Works
- Plumbing Services
- Gas installations
- Decoration
Minor Building Works
New Flooring Installation
Electrical Works
Plumbing Services
Gas installations
Decoration
Installation of a space saving teacher wall, which houses both a projector screen and dry wipe white boards, with multiple storage options, helps to de-clutter the front of the class and maximise concentration.
The new state-of-the-art labs will ensure the quality of teaching is enhanced and that students’ continue to realise their full potential.
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