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Schools Capital Update

28 March 2022

Proposing MP
Worcester
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Education

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement is about the announcement of capital funding to create new school places and improve school facilities in England.

Action Requested

I am announcing £746 million for September 2024, £195 million for September 2025, and £1.8 billion for financial year 2022-23 to support local authorities in creating new school places and improving the condition of schools.

Key Facts

  • £746 million announced for school places needed by September 2024.
  • An additional £195 million announced for school places needed by September 2025.
  • £1.8 billion allocated in financial year 2022-23 to improve school conditions.
  • Total capital funding of £19.4 billion announced at the 2021 Spending Review.
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