£470 million to fix poor condition school buildings
The government has announced £470million for essential maintenance fixes at schools, such as fixing crumbling roofs and removing dangerous asbestos.
The funding will help rejuvenate the school estate by delivering new, high-quality buildings that are not just energy efficient but fit for all pupils needs. This will provide high-tech facilities that will raise the standards of education through new sports halls, IT rooms, school kitchens and playgrounds that children and staff can enjoy for years to come.
Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, said: "The defining image of the school estate under the previous government was children sitting under steel props to stop crumbling concrete falling on their heads. It simply isn’t good enough.
"Parents expect their children to learn in a safe warm environment. It’s what children deserve, and it is what we are delivering.
"This investment is about more than just buildings - it’s about showing children that their education matters, their futures matter, and this government is determined to give them the best possible start in life."
Projects across schools will be delivered during the 2025 to 2026 financial year, with the first upgrades expected to begin this summer.
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