It has been a few months since the latest UK budget, which highlighted the ongoing challenges in maintaining and improving school facilities across the UK. Although more money has been set aside, it’s unlikely to address the widespread issues that many schools across the country face, maintaining ageing buildings in urgent need of repair. Concerns remain about the environment provided for our children to learn – are schools safe, comfortable and inspiring places, or outdated building stock desperately in need of renewal? As always, the picture across such a large portfolio will be varied.