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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

School Building Condition: Effect on Learning

Monday 6 December 2021 · 2 questions

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The government has allocated 11.3 billion since 2015 to improve school buildings and is rebuilding 500 schools over a decade.
  • The Minister visited the constituency recently and understands that Witton-le-Wear Primary School faces layout challenges but has sufficient capacity.
  • Officials have visited Witton-le-Wear Primary School and outlined funding available to prioritise local need.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Richard Holden Con Basildon and Billericay
Education
Context

The MP is concerned about the impact of poor school building conditions on education. He refers to a £11.3 billion allocation since 2015 for school improvements.

Question

What steps are being taken to ensure the school building programme considers how building condition affects learning? I am concerned about the impact of poor buildings on educational outcomes and want assurance that this is factored into planning decisions.

Answer from Robin Walker

The government has allocated £11.3 billion since 2015 to improve school buildings and is rebuilding 500 schools over a decade. We are considering responses to our consultation on prioritising the remaining places in the programme, with plans to set out our response early next year.

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Not addressed: The specific ask about how building conditions affect learning was not directly addressed.

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Q2 Richard Holden Con Basildon and Billericay
Education
Context

The MP seeks meetings to discuss two specific schools in his constituency: Witton-le-Wear Primary School with layout challenges despite sufficient capacity, and Delta North School looking for increased provision.

Question

I would like the Minister to meet me to discuss Witton-le-Wear Primary School, a small rural school with layout issues but adequate space. The previous Minister met me in July, and officials have visited the school since then. I am also interested in Delta North School's plans for expansion. Could we arrange a meeting?

Answer from Robin Walker

I have visited the constituency recently, and I understand that Witton-le-Wear faces layout challenges but has sufficient capacity. The previous Minister met with the MP in July, and officials have since visited the school and outlined funding available to prioritise local need. For Delta North School, which is an independent provider, we expect it to secure its own investment for development.

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