Tim Takes Centre Stage on Airwaves Ahead of Education Estates Conference
As if preparing for the busy week ahead at the Education Estates Conference wasn’t enough, Warneford Consulting’s Tim Warneford found himself in the media spotlight this past Sunday, making appearances across multiple platforms to share his insights on pressing school estate and funding issues.
Kicking off his day on the Breakfast TV sofa alongside hosts Ben and Rachel, Tim addressed a variety of school estate challenges, offering his expert opinion on the evolving landscape of school buildings in the UK. The conversation touched on vital topics, from the upkeep of aging school estates to the urgent need for modernisation across the sector.
Later in the day, Tim joined Katie and Chris in the BBC 5 Live studio, where he tackled questions on the current state of academy school funding. With school budgets increasingly under pressure, Tim weighed in on the strategies and support systems needed to ensure that academy schools receive the necessary financial backing to thrive.
Tim’s day of broadcasting concluded with an appearance in Hazel Shearing’s ‘Old School Problems’ documentary. In this thought-provoking piece, Tim discussed the dramatic impact of the School Rebuilding Programme (SRP), particularly focusing on the collapse of construction firm Caledonian Modular. His commentary explored the struggles faced by the 21,500 schools excluded from the SRP, many of which are grappling with severe building issues and lack of funding for essential repairs and upgrades.
For those attending the Education Estates Conference this week, Tim will be available at Stand 419 from Tuesday. Additionally, he will be chairing the Fabric First round table event, leading discussions on the future of sustainable and cost-effective school design. Be sure to catch him live for further insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the education sector.
