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School Capital Update
26 March 2024
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Education
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement discusses additional funding for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision and school building condition improvement.
Action Requested
The minister is announcing £850 million for SEND and AP places over two years, part of a £2.6 billion high-needs capital investment from 2022 to 2025. Additionally, £1.8 billion in funding is being provided for school condition improvement in the 2024-25 financial year.
Key Facts
- The government is providing an additional £850 million over two years for SEND and AP places.
- This funding forms part of a record £2.6 billion high-needs capital investment between 2022 and 2025.
- A total of £1.8 billion in capital funding is announced for the 2024-25 financial year to improve school building conditions.
- The Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) programme will receive £450 million for projects in 733 schools and sixth-form colleges.
- School Condition Allocations (SCA) of nearly £1.2 billion are available for local authorities, academy trusts, and large voluntary-aided school bodies.
- Devolved Formula Capital (DFC) of over £200 million will be allocated directly to schools.
- The government introduced the Condition Data Collection (CDC), a comprehensive survey of the school estate.
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