Bushey Meads Secondary School was provided funding from Hertfordshire County Council, so they could develop a new facility dedicated to SEND. ECP managed the project end-to-end and was able to...
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The Education
Consultancy Partnership
Providing multi-disciplinary estate consultancy services exclusively to the education sector, from our extensive team of experienced chartered surveyors, architects, technicians, project coordinators and advisors.
With our combined support and guidance, you can be assured that any building project required at your education site, will be professionally managed from feasibility through to completion, with adherence to all statutory and advisory guidance and compliant to all building regulations.
With over 20 years of experience, at ECP we exclusively serve the education sector.
We recognise the learning environment as unique in terms of safeguarding, health and safety and logistical challenges. We aim to form lasting partnerships, so we can be part of the long-term refurbishment and development plans of education estates.
All of our projects are actively led by one of our director’s who will stay involved throughout all phases of the scheme – from obtaining the brief, to the design and construction phase, and beyond to the end of retention and defects periods.
We aim to form lasting partnerships, so we can be part of the long-term refurbishment and development plans of school sites. Together, we aim to provide vibrant learning environments for pupils. Read More About Us >
Our Services
Our extensive team is made up of experienced chartered architects, surveyors, CDM partners and CAD technicians, as well as a support team of project coordinators and administrators. We are able to provide a broad range of services from strategy and planning consultations, through to delivering end-to-end management of construction projects.
CIF Bids & Funding
We have vast experience in preparing bids for the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) and successfully obtaining funding for projects.
Funding Schemes
We are experienced working with various funding schemes including the School Conditional Allocation (SCA), PSDS and independent grants.
Estate Strategy Planning
We provide estate-wide assessments against Building Bulletin and best practice guidelines, for education accommodation and external spaces.
Architectural Design & Planning
We understand and transform teaching and learning spaces, into their true potential, with sustainable, low energy and site specific design.
Estate Refurbishment, Extensions & New Builds
We can provide our full consultancy service and utilise our wider team expertise as we manage any and all projects end-to-end.
Sustainability & Decarbonisation
We assist in reviewing existing carbon footprints and put in place a suitable, sustainable plan and solution for projects.
PPM Surveys
We conduct Planned Preventative Maintenance Surveys (PPM) to be able to provide a high-level overview of the condition of school sites.
Defect Diagnosis
We can be on hand to offer advice, conduct RAAC surveys and provide recommendations on building matters requiring reactive actions.
Health and Safety Regulations
We can take responsibility as the principal designer on projects through all work stages, and ensure they comply to CDM regulations.
Case Studies
In the field of education, each project we undertake holds importance. Through the efforts of our teams, we take pride in contributing to shaping the future. We strive to create environments that foster growth and facilitate learning. Take a look through our case studies to see examples of the vast range of projects we have completed across the country.
Oakgrove School – Flat Roofs Refurbishment
Oakgrove School in Milton Keynes is an ‘all-through’ school for 3–18-year-olds, supporting 2,100 pupils. Since forming in 2005, the school has gone from strength-to-strength and has been supported by the...
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Elizabeth Woodville School – Windows and Doors Installation
Elizabeth Woodville School is an inclusive comprehensive school in Northamptonshire. With over 1100 pupils aged 11-18 years the school is located across two sites. ECP were tasked with installing new...
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Explore our NEW Image Gallery that aims to share with you the visual insight into the projects we work on. From existing set ups to show the ‘before’, to rendered plans, demolition days and progress shots to show the transformation and final completion stages.
Blog
Whether you are seeking knowledge, inspiration or a deeper understanding of our field, our blog series includes a range of articles for you to take a look through.
CIF 2024 – 2025 Results: A Surprisingly Early Boost for Education Projects
Surprise rippled through the consultancy circles a short while ago, as the Conditional Improvement Fund (CIF) results for the 2024-2025 applicants was shared 2 months early.
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Empowering Education: The Impact of Specialised Facilities on Student Development
We spearheaded a transformative initiative at Bushey Meads Secondary School, that exemplifies the very essence of meaningful contribution to education.
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A Year Later: Examining the Success of a Sixth Form Social Space
We revisited the Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe, for a 12-month defects inspection of the Sixth Form social space we created.
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