Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

2026-27 Further Education College Condition Allocation.

13 April 2026 · Department for Education

Proposed by Josh MacAlister Lab Whitehaven and Workington

Education

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At a glance

Key points

  • The allocation of 307 million is set for Further Education colleges in England for 2026-27 to cover estate maintenance, improvement, and suitability.
  • This funding is part of a broader 1.7 billion investment under the UK's Modern Industrial Strategy.
  • The allocation supports the Education Estates Strategy published in February 2026.

Issue summary

The statement discusses the allocation of capital funding to Further Education (FE) colleges and designated institutions in England for 2026-27.

Action requested

£307 million will be allocated to FE colleges for estate maintenance, improvement, and suitability over a three-year period. This is part of the £1.7 billion investment announced under the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy and supports the Education Estates Strategy published in February 2026.

Key facts

  • £307 million will be allocated to FE colleges for 2026-27.
  • The allocation is part of a £1.7 billion investment announced under the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy.
  • It forms part of the Education Estates Strategy published in February 2026.
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