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did you know? Unnecessary noise can affect memory, reading, motivation and attention. There is a strong correlation between poor acoustics in a teaching environment and childrens test scores, this is especially true of children with special educational needs.

what does BB93 do? Sets out recommended maximum noise levels in different spaces around the school.

Recommends limits on the amount of reverberation (echo) within a room.

how does this help? Controlling reverberation improves the acoustic environment, improves speech intelligibility, and improves comfort for both students and teachers. In summary, this can count towards a positive Ofsted assessment, improved behaviour, improved test results and an improved learning environment.

acoustic assessment & design service Although all this information can feel a little daunting, our role is to explain everything. We offer an acoustics assessment and design service to guide you to the best solution for your school, whether for BB93 compliance or simply to improve the acoustics within your teaching environment. Our bespoke service and extensive product range offers wall and ceiling panels in various striking shapes and colours to suit your style and budget.

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With this in mind a wealth of research has been conducted into the influence of acoustics on learning, the results highlight the need for a greater understanding of the negative effects of poor acoustics.

Business Bulletin 93 refers to Part E of The Building Regulations which is dedicated to the control of sound in buildings and particularly acoustics in school. With greater understanding of these regulations more and more schools are keen to maximise their potential and the quality of the learning environment.