Jon Eachus, Associate Landscape Architect with Colour-UDL gave an imaginative and thought provoking presentation at the Designs for Learning conference recently.

Jon presented ways to understand and support the design needs of the school/local authority and how to engage the whole school community in the design process and raise aspirations.

Colour: urban design create outside spaces that are an integral part of the learning environment and believe that good landscape design supports both creative learning and play in schools.

Click the link below to download Jon’s presentation -www.ltl.org.uk/news

‘Designs for Learning’ was the first conference to bring together schools, local authorities, construction sector and designers from across the UK, to hear from students and teachers talk about what works outdoors.

The conference was a unique opportunity to discuss creative designs and question those setting the agenda for educational capital programmes.

Other speakers at the event included: Richard Simmons, the Chief Executive of CABE; Mairi Johnson, Director of Design Partnerships for Schools (PfS); Jonathon Porritt the Founder/Director, Forum for the Future; and Robin Hammerton, OFSTED.