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108 of the region's Schools will benefit
from building improvements and expansion projects
108 academies and
6th Form Colleges across the North West will be able to carry out vital work on
their buildings thanks to funding announced by Education Secretary Nicky Morgan
on 24 March 2016.
The £44.1 million will go towards building improvements and school expansion
projects, allowing schools to upgrade their facilities and create extra places
where this is most needed.
Ensuring all children have access to the best possible schools and facilities is
part of the Government's commitment to spreading educational excellence
everywhere a commitment which was underlined by the publication of last week's
Education White Paper.
The funding comes from the Government's Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) for
2016 / 2017.
Education Secretary Nicky Morgan said:- "Every child should be taught in
surroundings which allow them to fulfil their potential, and we have made
significant investments in school buildings to ensure this happens. The latest
funding from the Condition Improvement Fund will help us to build on our
progress, so that even more pupils and teachers have access to safe, high
quality classrooms."
The Government will invest £23bn in the school estate between 2016 and 2021,
following almost £18 billion of investment in school buildings by the previous
Government between 2011 and 2015.
The Education White Paper sets out radical new proposals which will transform
England's schools and ensure that every child, irrespective of their background,
has the chance to unlock their potential.
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