The ISBA Conference brings together over 500 bursars and senior management staff from independent schools across the UK and internationally. As key decision-makers responsible for sourcing their schools' services and supplies, these professionals play a vital role in shaping the future of their institutions.

LUC will join 180 exhibitors at this premier event for the independent education sector, demonstrating our expertise in helping schools create better environments for learning.

This exhibition follows LUC's successful webinar for ISBA members earlier this year. On 24 January, LUC experts Rachel Haworth and Hannah Gillett delivered an insightful session titled 'Managing historic estates while working towards net zero – a masterplanning approach'.

The webinar explored how schools can balance conservation with sustainability goals, covering critical topics such as:

• Energy and carbon reduction requirements for schools
• Challenges and opportunities in achieving energy efficiency within historic estates
• The value of masterplanning for a holistic approach to managing historic assets
• Balancing energy performance with energy generation opportunities

This popular session provided practical advice to help independent schools integrate sustainability into the management of heritage estates.

LUC will bring a multidisciplinary team of specialists to the conference, representing our diverse range of services:

• Helen Kent, Director, Environmental Planning
• Rachel Haworth, Associate Director Historic Environment
• Rob Schofield, Associate Director of Planning
• Hannah Gillett, Associate Planner
• Caroline Osbourn, Principal Landscape Architect
• Emily Blackwell, Principal Landscape Architect
• Oliver Price, Consultant Planner
• Myles Davies, Consultant Planner

Our team offers extensive experience across planning, landscape architecture, heritage conservation, and environmental services, providing comprehensive solutions for independent schools.

For more than two decades, LUC has partnered with independent schools to address their unique environmental and planning challenges. Our comprehensive range of services includes:

• Masterplanning
• Planning Strategy & Advice
• Planning Applications
• Ecology
• Heritage
• Landscape Design

"Independent schools often face complex planning challenges when developing their facilities," says Helen Kent, Director of Environmental Planning at LUC.

"Our team offers practical solutions that help schools navigate the planning process efficiently and cost-effectively."

The LUC team invites all conference attendees to visit Stand 113 during the exhibition on 20-21 May. Our experts will be available to discuss how we can help your school create sustainable, resilient spaces that benefit both students and the environment.

With nearly 60 years at the forefront of environmental consultancy, LUC continues to make a difference by delivering better futures for nature, people, and places. Our forward-thinking professionals remain passionate about addressing the climate and biodiversity crises through innovative solutions for educational institutions.