Julian has welcomed the news that five local schools have been awarded funding as part of the 2024-25 round of the Condition Improvement Fund.
Grewelthorpe CE Primary School, Holy Trinity CE Junior School, Carleton Endowed CE Primary School, Bradleys Both Community Primary School and Darley Primary School have been included in the latest round, worth £1.8 billion in total, which will see improvements to the condition of buildings and grounds.
Provisional funding allocations can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/school-capital-funding
The funding will support schools to keep buildings safe and in good working order by improving building condition, compliance, energy efficiency and health and safety.
Julian Smith said, “This is fantastic news for pupils, parents and staff alike – I’m really pleased to see these five schools successful in this round of the fund.
“It’s crucial we invest in our schools and ensure that every child is able to access the education they deserve.”