BSF Progress
Key Landmarks
- June 2003 BSF programme announced. Bradford one of four pathfinders selected.
- February 2004: Prime Minister formally launches BSF.
- October 2004 Expressions of interest invited
- February 2005: Three companies short-listed
- January 2006: Integrated Bradford appointed as the ‘preferred bidder’
- June 2006 Funding confirmed for Phase 3, covering the remaining secondary schools.
- November 2006. Bradford accepted for pilot Primary Capital Programme
- December 2006 Bradford reaches financial close and signs a contract with Integrated Bradford for Phase 1
- January 2007 Launch Event, ‘Cutting of First Sod’ Ceremony and commencement of schools construction at Buttershaw, Salt and Tong.
- September 2008 Phase 1 schools open
- May 2009 - Phase 1 schools officially opened by Gerry Sutcliffe MP.
Consultation
Since the beginning of the project, all interest groups have been widely consulted. In particular, students at the schools involved have taken part in design workshops and members of staff have worked closely with the architects to produce innovative but practical designs. Schools have been heavily involved in the project and the views of students, staff, parents and governors have been taken into account as part of the development of proposals. Visits were made to innovative projects in the UK to help inspire pupils, and children have provided expert opinions on what they have seen.
