Spa School Camberwell
Southwark Borough Council
Client
Southwark Borough Council
Procurement
Two-stage Design & Build
Value
£9m construction
Role
Senior Project Manager, Technical Advisor & Contract Administrator
Project Overview
Southwark Council noted the demand for a special school for autism in the area. Their aim was to create a school that would provide the same level and quality of education as its partner school, Spa School Bermondsey which was awarded an Ofsted ‘Outstanding in all areas’ in 2015/16.
Spa School’s vision is to ensure that all students are happy, safe and healthy and can achieve at every level. They focus on developing self-advocacy and independence whilst improving communication, behaviour and social interaction.
A new school for the local community
The new school had to support this vision with versatile teaching spaces ensuring that each student would receive a tailor-made development programme meeting their specific individual needs. Facilities had to support various forms of education including development therapies, sensory programmes and different types of sport and movement activities.
In addition, the building had to be highly sustainable and energy efficient with a strong emphasis on the use of natural light and ventilation.
