DOCUMENT PROPERTIES Organisation Education &Skills Funding Agency Name of Document Technical Annex 2B – External Space and Grounds for use in conjunction with the Output Specification: Generic Design Brief Contents Annex 2B – External Space and Grounds DOCUMENT VERSION CONTROL Version Comments and Amendments (details to be included where relevant) Author/ Reviewer Date Approved by Date approved 1.0 Version for EFA Cost review BW 26/07/2016 2.0 Version for EFA Internal Consultation BW 03/08/2016 05/08/2016 3.0 Reformatting and minor amendments as part of peer review including: tables simplified and repetition reduced LW 09/09/16 4.0 Issued for OJEU DRAFT LW/BW 13/03/17 AB 13/03/17 5.0 Issued for ITT Framework LW 02/06/2017 AB 02/06/2017 6.0 Updated to include minor clarifications during OJEU process and ESFA publication guide. Issued for Construction Framework FINAL LW 05/09/2017 AB 12/09/2017 7 Update to amend typo in version control AB 03/11/2017 AB 03/11/2017
Table 1: Requirements for Soft Outdoor PE Space Type Description and range of activities Access Surface Fencing Servicing and requirements XTW10 General grass areas for PE use External grass sports pitches for winter overlapping with summer team games and athletics Winter games include football, hockey, lacrosse, rugby. Summer games include cricket, softball and general athletics Disabled access to the spectator as a minimum. Access to other areas e.g. javelin, shot-put, tennis, as described in the SSB In accordance with Sport England guidance ‘Natural Turf for Sport, 2011’ Not required Allow for appropriate markings, margins and run-off for the activities and age range required XTP15 pitch External for all year round use for team games Disabled access required Multi-purpose synthetic turf (sand-filled, sand dressed or a carpet) with a shock pad to comply with Sport England ‘Artificial Surfaces for Outdoor Sport’ 3m min high fencing to all sides Allow for appropriate markings, margins and run-off for the layout for hockey, football and football or the range of sports identified in the SSB, in line with Sport England guidelines, XTP20 Permanent cricket square External PE area for teaching and playing cricket Disabled access to the spectator area as a minimum In accordance with England guidance ‘Natural Turf for Sport, 2011’ and BS 7370-4 Not required Dimensions to allow for appropriate markings, margins and run-off for sports and age range required, not to overlap with other pitch areas XTP30 Permanent grass for External grass PE areas for athletics only Disabled access to the spectator area as a minimum and In accordance with Sport England guidance ‘Natural Turf Not required Dimensions to allow for appropriate markings, margins and run-off for sports and age purpose
areas selected activity areas e.g. javelin, shot-put, as described in the SSB for Sport, 2011’ and BS 7370-4 range required, not to overlap with other sports or pitch areas XTP25 Permanent synthetic sports area for cricket External PE area for teaching and cricket (playing and practice) Disabled access to the spectator area as a minimum Synthetic turf or polymeric surfaces, to more intensive use than grass To conform to Sport England guidance note: ‘Artificial Surfaces for Outdoor Sport’ Not required Not to overlap with other sports or pitch areas Areas for throwing practice should include permanent or ‘wheelaway’ cricket practice cage and roof netting XTP35 Permanent synthetic sports area for athletics External PE area for athletics only Disabled access to the spectator area as a minimum and selected activity areas e.g. javelin, shot-put, as described in the SSB Synthetic turf or polymeric surfaces, to allow more intensive use than grass To conform to Sport England guidance note: ‘Artificial Surfaces for Outdoor Sport’ Not required for throwing practice should include permanent or ‘wheelaway’ cage & roof netting appropriate for the range of sports undertaken e.g. shot-put, discus, and as described in the SSB XTP40 Trim trails External PE area for a range of outdoor exercise activities with some use of equipment Disabled access to the spectator area Full disabled access where there is specialist Various soft surfaces including timber, bark, etc. Must be on a firm base, drain well with no Fencing or border may be required where Containment of loose surface material where adjacent to hard play surfaces
Table 2: Requirements for Hard Outdoor PE Space type Description and range of activities Access Surface Fencing Servicing and other requirements XTC10 games area (MUGA) Marked out hard surfaced courts for a variety of formal PE and sports activities Full disabled access Open textured porous macadam To conform to Sport England guidance note: ‘Artificial Surfaces for Outdoor Sport’. Allow markings for the range of sports identified in the SSB To be fenced on all sides to min. 3m with gates to suit access and evacuation XTC20 Hard games courts Marked out for formal sports activities such as mini-tennis, netball, and basketball for Secondary Schools Full disabled access Open textured porous macadam To conform to Sport England guidance note: ‘Artificial Surfaces for Outdoor Sport’. Allow markings for the range of sports identified in the SSB To be fenced on all sides to min. 3m high with gates to suit access and evacuation XTC30 Hard surfaced games courts - Primary Marked out for formal sports activities such as mini-tennis, netball, and basketball for Primary Schools Full disabled access Open textured porous macadam To conform to Sport England guidance note: ‘Artificial Surfaces for Outdoor Sport’. Allow markings for the range of sports identified in the SSB Fencing not required except to protect windows or against significant changes in ground levels
Table 3: Requirements for Informal and Social Areas Space Type Description and range of activities Access Surface Fencing Servicing and other requirements XIS10 Soft informal and social area External areas for various informal and social activities, both quiet and active Full disabled access except a steep gradient is an integral part of a play feature Diverse and attractive soft surfaces including grass, timber, bark, bound gravel, robust enough to allow for substantial use. Gradient to allow maintenance Not required unless to define an area and described in the SSB Loose surface material e.g. bark must be in a defined and bordered area to avoid material being blown or kicked over adjacent surfaces XIS20 Main hard informal and social External area for formal and informal play, recreational sports and social activities Full disabled access Various hard surfaces typically macadam, with an even surface and appropriate play markings as described in the SSB Fencing not required except to protect windows or against significant changes in ground levels Early Years Outdoor Play to be fenced from other play areas. Arrangement of gates and access control as described in the SSB External dining External area for outdoor dining and other informal and social activities Full disabled access Various hard surfaces e.g. macadam, flag or block paving with no changes of level Not required Canopies (where provided) to be relocated or provided by the School as described in the SSB. Appropriate footings, drain connections and gullies for canopies; secure, tamperproof and adult height waterproof electrical outlets designed for external use where described in the SSB XIS40 Early Years Outdoor Play Covered external area for learning and play and dining outside Early Years classrooms To be directly accessed from nursery and reception classrooms Various hard surfaces typically macadam, with even surfaces with no abrupt changes of and appropriately drained To be fenced and gated to control access Appropriate footings and drain connections (no surface discharge to gullies) for canopies; secure, tamperproof water outlets and adult height electrical outlets. One each per classroom
4: Requirements for Habitat Areas Space Type Description and range of activities Access Surface Fencing Servicing and other requirements XTH10 Outdoor classroom Various specially identified spaces for outdoor learning activities such as storytelling, science, art, D&T, horticulture or working with animals Full disabled access To meet any special in the SSB To suit activity and to ensure safety Hard surfaced areas to be level, drain well and have an even surface free of obstructions To be fenced and gated to control access To meet the SSB, including any requirements for as FF&E, planted access to water and waterproof electrical outlets and special needs requirements e.g. raised planters or mobility training. Wi-Fi connections to School network XTH30 Wildlife habitat area Fenced and areas for outdoor ecology studies, including ponds, meadowland, copse or woodland Full disabled access to a central vantage as minimum Mixed soft surfaces to encourage diverse planting and wildlife development 1.2m high sympathetic fencing and gate(s), permitting controlled pupil access To meet the SSB including any requirements for FF&E, planted areas, ponds (which may be part of a sustainable drainage scheme)
Table 5: Requirements for Access Areas Space Type Description and range of activities Access Surface Fencing Servicing & other requirements XNN10 Pedestrian access External pavement, pathways and ancillary hard surface areas providing appropriate access to the facilities Full disabled access Tarmac, paving or similar to allow pedestrian and light vehicular traffic in all weathers To drain well with no ponding or static water and have an even surface, free of obstructions Fencing or barriers as required to ensure pupil safety from adjacent roadways, sports activities and changes in level Lighting to provide safe and secure access around the facilities at all operational See Annex 2E ‘Daylight and Electric Lighting’ for specification XNN20 Bicycle access/ storage Cycle ways and bicycle park Secure and covered parking areas for bicycles, accessible to students, staff and visitors Full disabled access Access route separate from vehicular access Tarmac, paving or similar to pedestrian and light vehicular traffic in all weathers To drain well with no ponding or standing water and have an even surface, free of obstructions Not required Lighting to allow safe and secure use of the bicycle storage at all times. See Annex 2E ‘Daylight and Electric Lighting’ for specification Non-obtrusive location close to the main student entrance with passive supervision Controlled access to bicycle park to prevent unauthorised access
XNN30 Vehicle Access Access roads from the public highway to the car park and delivery area; parking for staff and visitors' vehicles; parent drop off and bus access Access for emergency vehicles Full disabled access Controlled access to the Secure Line to prevent unauthorised access Any entrance through which appliances may need to pass shall the requirements of AD B Tarmac or similar suitable for vehicular traffic To drain well with no ponding or static water and have an even surface, free of obstructions Lighting to safe and secure use of the car park at all times. See Annex 2E ‘Daylight and Electric Lighting’ for specification Parking to have identified disabled parking to meet local planning requirements To meet School‘s access arrangements in SSB All areas to have appropriate directional and safety markings and signage