The governing body is reviewing the school's facilities for independent study. It has collected responses from 600 students, with equal numbers from each year group.
| Current facility | When available | Students using it at least weekly | Users saying it helps them concentrate | Users unable to find a place at least once |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library | Before school and at lunchtime | 36% | 84% | 47% |
| Supervised homework club | Two lunchtimes each week | 19% | 78% | 35% |
| Computer room | After school until 4.30 pm | 28% | 71% | 41% |
| Outdoor benches | At break and lunchtime | 46% | 33% | 9% |
The survey also produced the following findings.
| Group | Finding |
|---|---|
| Students in Years 7 and 8 | 66% would like more access to adult help while studying. |
| Students in Years 9 to 11 | 69% would like a silent place for independent work. |
| Students who travel on school buses | 58% cannot remain at school after 4.15 pm. |
| Students without a quiet place to work at home | 73% use a school study facility at least three times each week. |
The governing body has a budget of £23,000 and will fund no more than two of the following options.
| Option | Proposed improvement | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| A | Rearrange the library to provide 30 additional places and open it until 4.15 pm each weekday. | £9,000 |
| B | Provide a supervised homework room at every lunchtime, with 35 places. | £12,000 |
| C | Convert an unused room into a silent study area, with 45 places available at break and lunchtime. | £14,000 |
| D | Build a covered outdoor study shelter, with 50 places available at break and lunchtime. | £8,000 |
Using the survey evidence and the spending options, write a report to the governing body evaluating the school's current provision for independent study and recommending how the £23,000 budget should be used.
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