Secondary Schools Refurbishment and Rebuilding 2021-01-18
2021-01-18
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Q1
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The question arises from the need to improve school buildings, particularly those in poor condition.
What plans he has to introduce a school refurbishment and rebuilding programme for secondary schools.
The Prime Minister announced a new 10-year school rebuilding programme, which will transform education for thousands of pupils. It was launched with a commitment to 50 new school building projects a year, targeted at school buildings in the worst condition. We have also committed £1.8 billion next year to improve the condition of school buildings.
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Q2
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The school has an outstanding sixth form but its buildings are not fit for purpose. The questioner seeks advice on how to ensure the school catches the Minister's attention in future programmes.
Upton-by-Chester High School in my constituency is a good school with an outstanding sixth form, but its buildings are not fit for purpose. What would the Minister advise me and the school leadership that they need to do to make sure they catch his eye in future programmes? Will he come to Upton, as soon as he is allowed, to visit the school?
The hon. Gentleman will be aware that since 2015 we have allocated £9.5 billion to maintaining and improving school buildings. In addition, the priority school building programme is rebuilding or refurbishing buildings in the worst condition at more than 500 schools. I would be delighted to discuss with him Upton-by-Chester High School, which has a very high EBacc entry figure of 60%. It is a good school and I congratulate its headteacher, Mr Cummins, on what he has achieved.
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The Minister did not provide specific advice on how to ensure the school catches attention for future programmes beyond general information about funding and priority building programme.
Would Be Delighted To Discuss
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