Proposals to update the School Premises Regulations

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Closes 24 Mar 2026

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Questions 1-12

1. Do you agree that adding a link to Building Bulletin 93 for Regulation 24 (Acoustic Conditions) adequately covers the requirements for acoustic conditions?
2. Do you agree that Regulation 25 (Water supply) adequately covers the requirements for water supply?
3. Do you agree that the new Regulations should apply to grant-aided schools?
4. Do you agree that Regulation 14 (Kitchen Premises) can be retained?
5. Should Regulation 20 (Outdoor education and recreational areas) be retained and be updated to require schools to have a mix of outdoor environments to further support the delivery of learning, play, sport and access to nature?
6. Do you agree that if there is a mixture of grass pitches and synthetic pitches then the area required in some circumstances can be less than that currently defined for grass pitches?
7. Do you agree that accommodation metrics is an appropriate method to calculate the educational accommodation required?
8. Do you agree that the number of appliances per pupil as set out in Regulation 15 (Sanitary accommodation for pupils) are still appropriate?
9. Do you agree that these proposals cover the modern requirements for toilet and washing facilities?
10. Do you agree that Regulation 18 (Medical inspection and rest room accommodation) covers the requirements for medical inspection and rest room accommodation?
11. Do you agree that wellbeing spaces, including nurture spaces, should be included in the regulations?
12. Do you agree that the updated regulations should include a principle based requirement for digital infrastructure and connectivity in all schools?