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Further Education Capital Transformation

19 April 2022

Proposing MP
Alex Burghart Con
Brentwood and Ongar
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Education
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement announces the outcome of the bidding round for the Further Education Capital Transformation Programme (FECTP), detailing grants awarded to FE colleges in England.

Action Requested

62 FE colleges across England have been offered grants totaling up to £405 million for 78 projects aimed at upgrading buildings and transforming campuses. Colleges will also contribute match funding towards their projects.

Key Facts

  • The Further Education Capital Transformation Programme (FECTP) offers grants to upgrade FE college facilities.
  • 62 colleges have been awarded grants for 78 projects, totalling up to £405 million.
  • Colleges must make a match funding contribution to their projects.
  • The programme is part of the government’s £1.5 billion commitment to improve FE college estates in England.
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