2025 Speakers
Building Better Schools: Sustainable, Smart, Inclusive
Garry Fannon
Digital Project Solutions Business Partner | BAM UK&I
Delivering Value to the DfE through data
In an increasingly digital world, data has become a powerful tool in construction – unlocking efficiency, sustainability and innovation. BAM is harnessing the power of data to deliver real value to the Department for Education, ensuring that the schools built today are fit for the demands of tomorrow.
Helen James
Associate Director | David Morley Architects
Designing Schools for Inclusion
How can we design “more with less”, to provide for the complex and varied needs of children with SEN, which are now more understood than ever, against the background of economic factors which continue to drive down budgets. David Morley Architects will present some case studies of some of their school designs which grapple with and suggest possible solutions to these challenges, whilst also looking at how sustainability and environmental factors can contribute to inclusive design.
Stephanie Kyle
Associate, Architect and Inclusive Design Consultant | Floyd Slaski Architects
Design for Neurodiversity and Non-visible Disabilities in Schools
This session introduces designing for neurodiversity and non-visible disabilities in all areas of schools. It focuses on cost-effective strategies to create learning environments that support neurodivergent pupils and those with non-visible disabilities, such as autism, ADHD and sensory processing differences. The session will challenge common misconceptions about inclusive school design and highlight typical pitfalls, including noisy corridors, overwhelming classrooms and poor transition spaces. Practical solutions, from quick wins to low-cost adaptations, will show that meaningful change does not require a full rebuild. Attendees will leave with clear, practical ideas to make their school estate more inclusive for pupils and staff.