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Sector: Education
Service: Building Surveying | Cost Consultancy | Project Management

Client: The Redstart Learning Partnership Trust & Ashill Primary School

Project: Decarbonisation, Safeguarding & Building Improvements

Contract: £360,000

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Ashill is a small primary academy, situated in Ilminster with approximately 60 pupils. It is part of the Redstart Learning Partnership Trust and is supported by local villages and communities.

The main building is actually the original school building which is over 100 years old. Over the past few years Hookway has undertaken CIF bid applications for the school and helped deliver a number of successful improvement projects relating to decarbonisation, safeguarding and building improvements.

We have provided full client support services for all of these projects from initial CIF bid writing to acheive funding to project management and compliance monitoring during the building works and ongoing professional advice throughout.

Project 1: CIF Safeguarding Improvements

Safeguarding improvements for the school included installing a secure, fit-for-purpose boundary fence. This not only improved safeguarding and security, but also enhanced the aesthetics of the school’s playground and Forest School. New automation installed on access gates and external doors further improved site security.

Project 2: CIF Window & Door Renewal

To improve the energy efficiency of the school building all of the existing single glazed timber windows were removed and replaced with thermally efficient, double glazed aluminium windows. External doors were also replaced with modern, aluminium units in the school’s red colour. These new windows play a significant part keeping the internal spaces comfortable, well-ventilated and safe. The school has also benefitted from reduced energy bills since the new double glazing has been installed.

Project 3: CIF Heating System Replacement

As part of decarbonisation works carried out for the school, the existing oil-fired boiler is being replaced with a VRF and multi-split air conditioning system. This removes the use of fossil fuels in favour of a more carbon-friendly alternative.

The new VRF system will provide heating and cooling into the main school building and significantly reduce running costs and energy bills. Removing the large panel radiators, pipework and boxing will also free up additional classroom space for pupils whilst also removing potential hazards such as leaks and scalding.

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Testimonial

“Hookway has been vital in the process of applying for this funding. We handed them responsibility and they delivered a concise and detailed package of information which included everything required to submit to Salix. They made it easy and took it out of our hands. We can happily say that Hookway was crucial to us being successful and we look forward to working with them on the 2nd phase of application. ”

“Hookway really understand schools – including their needs and the financial pressure that they are often under - and we have a long-standing and very positive working relationship with the company.”

“Tom Bishop led us through the two-year process with a calm and professional demeanour. His contribution to the project was central to the completion of the building on-time (during the pandemic) and the design outcomes have suited our teaching and performance needs completely. A highly successful design and architectural project.”