House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
New Further Education College Condition Allocation
01 April 2025 · Department for Education
Proposed by Janet Daby Lab Lewisham East
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At a glance
Key points
- The government is investing 302 million in capital funding for Further Education colleges and designated institutions for the financial year 2025-26.
- An additional 10 million each is allocated to Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Leeds City Council for 2025-26.
- This funding is part of a larger 950 million investment aimed at supporting skills provision.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the government's investment in improving the condition of Further Education (FE) college estates to support a strong skills system.
Action requested
I am announcing £302 million of capital funding for financial year 2025-26 to all FE colleges and designated institutions, with an additional £10 million each for Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Leeds City Council in 2025-26. This is part of a broader £950 million investment to support skills provision.
Key facts
- £302 million capital funding allocated to FE colleges and designated institutions in England for financial year 2025-26.
- An additional £10 million each for Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Leeds City Council in 2025-26.
- Part of a broader £950 million investment to support skills provision across England.
- £6.7 billion capital allocation received by the Department for Education at the Autumn Budget.