School Consultancy

Diocesan Architects currently offers to all schools the opportunity to subscribe to this annual consultancy service. The service assists schools and their governors to make the best use of their own allocated budgets for building and maintenance work within DCSF restrictions. It also offers assistance to produce a buildings development and maintenance programme, and bid for funds through the most appropriate channels.

Professional areas of work covered comprise:

  • Statutory and regulatory compliance
  • Improvements / extensions
  • Emergency repairs / planned maintenance projects
  • Maintenance / Replacement of heating and electrical installation

The consultancy service also aims to provide:

  • Single contact for all building maintenance related issues
  • Prompt service in attending to emergencies / insurance claim work
  • Completion of applications to the DCSF for grant aid assistance
  • Costings and advice on best use of building project and maintenance funds

The success of the scheme is evident in its popularity with the VA schools and enquiries to subscribe to the service from all other schools are always welcome. For further information, please contact the practice.