For the third year, CABE is offering six grants of up to £1,500 to schools in England to offer exemplary learning experiences inspired by the built environment.
Students get involved in the design and construction of Orleton Canopies as part of the school's landscaping project. © A&M Photography Ltd
The grants are available through a competitive application process and fund projects that take place between December 2009 and 31 March 2010.
Schools can apply under one of the following five categories:
- Sustaining our cities and buildings
- Transforming school environments
- Learning about local places
- Participating in community projects
- Engaging with the design process
In 2008/09 winning schools explored Building Schools for the Future, local regeneration, school grounds design, local landmarks, sustainable materials and building techniques.
Students participated in a variety of creative activities including photography, dance and drama. They also took part in a range of design and practical sessions including the construction of a straw bale building.
The deadline for applications is 5pm on Monday 9 November 2009.
For further information and to download an application form please visit: www.cabe.org.uk/educationgrants.
Read the 2008/09 grant winning projects here on Engaging Places:
A BSF design think tank at Sittingbourne Community College
Constructing a straw bale building at Dr Thomlinson Middle School.
Exploring regeneration at Archbishop Blanch School
School grounds design at Chesham Bois CE Combined School
Playground canopies at Orleton CE Primary School
Community art at Lower Darwen Primary School
