Clackmannanshire Council was keen that good design informs the PPP process for its three new secondary schools, so it appointed Gareth Hoskins Architects, along with two other architectural practices in October 2003, to offer ideas. With the help of educational consultant, David Harvey, we looked at various generic education models and their shortcomings then developed our own model based on "learning hubs", effectively schools within schools with about a year's intake of 200 students. Students need only leave their "learning hub" to visit facilities which the hub does not have, like laboratories or the gym. Teachers, for all but specialised subjects, go to the students in their hub. "Science & Technology", Health and "Performing & Visual Arts" would also be learning hubs but as community facilities open to both students and the public. A "street" or "square" would link learning hubs, community facilities and the school's "front door" around a flexible social and educational space.