Guidance
QIS BGA recognises that an informed school leader and a student-centred approach to the delivery of the school-based built environment contributes to enhanced learning opportunities and the maximisation of educational outcomes. QIS BGA has created a suite of tools to help schools:
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Build knowledge and capacity
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Champion quality in the design and delivery of built assets that enhance learning outcomes and deliver value socially and economically to schools and their communities.
We offer expert guidance
Through its funding role, the QIS BGA has established a prolonged and participatory role and built strong relationships with the independent school sector across Queensland. This involvement, the experiences, and relationships established with schools continues to build a body of knowledge that reflects a deep and sensitive understanding of the sector, its schools, and their needs – Creating resources and access to expert guidance informed directly by the sector for the sector.
Creating great educational places and spaces -
Guides and toolkits for schools
A school's buildings and facilities are one of its most significant financial investments, with long-term educational and economic benefits if they are located, designed, and delivered well.
Across established research, findings consistently reinforce the significance of this relationship, confirming that the quality of the design of educational facilities (school buildings) and the open spaces around them can have a substantial impact on students and educators.
The QIS BGA has created a practical resource to help lift the capacity of school leaders to contribute positively to the design, construction, and activation of new or refurbished educational facilities.
Whether planning new facilities, optimizing existing spaces, or fostering a culture of collaboration in school design, this suite offers practical insights, guidance and actionable tools.
Explore our guides and toolkits
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Master Plan Guide
A guide to support understanding and effective collaboration between schools and their project teams as they undertake their master planning journey.
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Sustainability Guide and Toolkit
This guide, and supporting toolkit, provides a roadmap to support schools to integrate environmental, social and economic sustainability objectives into their daily operations and curriculum.
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Post Occupancy Evaluation Guide
Provides a process and framework to help schools evaluate the current use and performance of established and new facilities.
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Design Quality and Delivery Guide
The Guide will support school leaders in how to participate in the design, delivery, and occupation of a capital project so that a value-for-money outcome is achieved.
