Teach Secondary Issue 14.2

LOVE... How Goldwyn School reduced its energy costs and enhanced its learning spaces – without any major disruptions... WHY I ABOUT US: NAME: Goldwyn School is a Kent County Council foundation special school for around 200 students aged 11-18 with SEMH needs WILL IT WORK FOR YOU? • Hassle-free installation – work scheduled outside school hours with expert project management. • Huge cost savings – Goldwyn School saves £10,800 per year, after switching to LEDs. • Long-term benefits – LEDs last up to 10 years, reducing maintenance costs. • Sustainable solution – 12,442kg CO 2 saved annually, supporting green initiatives. TALKING ABOUT: LASER ENERGY’S LED LIGHTING SOLUTION Howdid you hear about it? We needed to reduce our energy consumption, while improving the learning environment for our students. LASER’s DfE-approved LED lighting framework stood out as a trusted, hassle-free solution. Their ‘Managed Access’ option meant we could upgrade with minimal disruption. After reviewing the cost-saving potential, we knew this was the right long-term investment for our school. What has been the impact? Since the LED upgrade, we’ve seen a 61.6% reduction in lighting costs, saving us £10,800 annually. The new lighting is brighter, more efficient and improves student focus. Long-lasting LEDs mean less maintenance, cutting costs even further. It’s also helped us meet sustainability targets, reducing our carbon footprint by 12,442kg CO 2 per year – equivalent to driving 46,000km! We couldn’t be happier with our recent LED upgrade project. LASER managed everything from start to finish, working closely with the school to ensure the right design and installation schedule. Their support has been outstanding throughout, and we’re already seeing significant savings on our energy costs. Highly recommended! What was the process like? LASER handled the entire project, ensuring it was fully compliant with public contract regulations. NCS was selected as the main contractor to ensure efficient and safe installation. Using LASER’s Managed Access option, most of the work was carried out during the school holidays, thus avoiding disruptions for students and staff. The team even carried out some mid-project rewiring, which allowed dimmable lighting in specific areas, making the upgrade even more effective. Would you recommend it? Absolutely! LASER made the entire process seamless. Their framework ensured competitive quotes, top-quality fittings and expert installation. With a 5-year warranty and a 10-year lifespan, this upgrade provides long-term financial and sustainability benefits. Schools looking to cut their energy bills, reduce their emissions and improve their learning spaces should consider LASER. James Whatley, school business manager, Goldwyn School Contact: 0800 484 0840 laserenergy.org.uk educationteam@ laserenergy.org.uk Find out how much your school could save — book a free consultation today! PA R T N E R C O N T E N T 48 teachwire.net/secondary