House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Capital Update
29 June 2020 · Department for Education
Proposed by Gavin Williamson Con Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- Government announces a ten-year school rebuilding programme.
- Committing 1 billion for the programme, starting with 50 schools.
- Allocates 560 million for school maintenance this year.
Issue summary
The government is announcing a ten-year school rebuilding programme and additional funding for school maintenance.
Action requested
The Department for Education is committing to a £1 billion multi-wave rebuilding programme starting with 50 schools, providing £560 million in condition funding this year, allocating £434 million through the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) for 1,476 projects, and bringing forward £200 million of capital funding for FE colleges to undertake immediate upgrades.
Key facts
- The government is committing to a ten-year school rebuilding programme.
- Over £1 billion in capital funding will be used to start with 50 schools needing urgent repairs from autumn 2021.
- An additional £560 million of condition funding is provided for essential maintenance projects this year.
- The Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) provides over £434 million for 1,476 projects across England.
- £200 million of capital funding will be brought forward to support FE colleges in upgrading their buildings and estates.