King Edward VII Academy (KES) has been selected as one of the latest 239 schools across England set to benefit from the Government’s ten-year School Rebuilding Programme.
- 400 schools have been announced so far, with a further 100 expected to be confirmed in future years, delivering on the Conservative’s manifesto commitment to give every child access to a great school and a world-class education.
- Work to rebuild the schools announced will start immediately, creating jobs, apprenticeships, and training opportunities around the country, backed by £1.8 billion this financial year.
The programme will provide the funding to transform 500 schools across England, delivering on the Government’s commitment to level up opportunity around the country by giving every child access to the best classrooms, wherever they go to school.
The School Rebuilding Programme is backed by £1.8 billion of government funding this financial year, helping to rebuild and refurbish primary, secondary, and specialist schools, in addition to sixth form colleges around England.
The funding for KES will help to deliver state of the art dining halls. The majority of the projects are set to be completed in three to five years.
Commenting on the announcement, James said:
"Education is the best investment we can make in giving young people the chance to realise their potential. By including KES on the School Rebuilding programme, the government will ensure that more pupils benefit from a modern fit for purpose canteen. This is all part of the government’s commitment to investing in education to give young people the best chance to realise their potential."
Each school in the programme has been selected based on the condition of its buildings, making sure the greatest improvements are delivered for schools that need them the most and maximising children’s chances to gain the skills and knowledge they need.
The new buildings will be more energy efficient for future winter resilience, helping schools keep bills down and meeting our Net Zero commitments.
KES' selection follows Smithdon High School's successful application in the last round.
James is a member of the Academy governing council at KES.
