
1 These seven case studies of local BSF projects illustrate the ways Local Authorities are using BSF to attempt to achieve educational transformation and some of the successes they have had and challenges they face. We have not made any assessment of whether each is value for money as an individual project.
2 The case studies are based on our interviews with local bodies and the focus groups we hosted in each area. We chose Local Authorities that would offer a broad cross section of approaches to BSF.