School Rebuilding Programme 2021-06-21
2021-06-21
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The school rebuilding programme has already announced its first 50 projects and is set to identify the next round of projects this year.
When will the results of the recent applications for the school rebuilding programme be announced?
We announced the first 50 rebuilding projects in February as part of the commitment to 500 projects over the next decade. A process to identify the next 50 projects, informed by the Department's data on the condition of schools, began in March, and we plan to confirm which schools are included later on this year.
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Upton-by-Chester High School, rated good with an outstanding sixth form, needs a rebuild. The local authority's maintenance repair budget is inadequate.
What advice can the Secretary of State give to ensure Upton-by-Chester High School is included in the next list for school rebuilding?
As tempted as I am to pre-announce that list to the hon. Gentleman, I am afraid I am not in that position. I would be very happy to meet him to discuss some of the challenges that he has. The reason that we have announced a commitment to the rebuilding of 500 schools, admittedly over a number of years, is so that we are able to have proper sight of some of the challenges that high schools and primary schools face, have proper information on their condition and have a proper understanding as to where that priority sits as part of a broader national priority. I would be very happy to sit down with the hon. Gentleman to discuss that in further detail.
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Specific advice for getting Upton-by-Chester High on the rebuild list was not provided
Tempted As I Am To Pre-Announce
I Would Be Very Happy To Meet Him
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