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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Education Update

01 September 2020 · Department for Education

Proposed by Gavin Williamson Con Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge

Education

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At a glance

Key points

  • The statement confirms 560 million of capital funding to maintain and improve school conditions.
  • This funding is in addition to the previously announced 1 billion programme for rebuilding schools over ten years.
  • Details of the funding have been published on GOV.UK and placed in the House Library.

Issue summary

The statement is about confirming funding and progress updates for improving school buildings and conditions.

Action requested

I am confirming £560 million of capital funding to maintain and improve school conditions, adding to the previously announced £1 billion programme for rebuilding schools over ten years. Details of this funding have been published on GOV.UK and placed in the House Library.

Key facts

  • £560 million additional condition funding is being provided.
  • £1.45 billion was already provided for school maintenance in financial year 2020-21.
  • A ten-year rebuilding programme with over £1 billion support has been announced.
  • £616 million has been awarded for 2,056 projects benefitting 1,652 schools and colleges.
  • £1,176 million in School Condition Allocations was allocated for 2020-21.
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