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Education Update

01 September 2020

Proposing MP
Gavin Williamson Con
Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Education
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement is about confirming funding and progress updates for improving school buildings and conditions.

Action Requested

I am confirming £560 million of capital funding to maintain and improve school conditions, adding to the previously announced £1 billion programme for rebuilding schools over ten years. Details of this funding have been published on GOV.UK and placed in the House Library.

Key Facts

  • £560 million additional condition funding is being provided.
  • £1.45 billion was already provided for school maintenance in financial year 2020-21.
  • A ten-year rebuilding programme with over £1 billion support has been announced.
  • £616 million has been awarded for 2,056 projects benefitting 1,652 schools and colleges.
  • £1,176 million in School Condition Allocations was allocated for 2020-21.
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