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| Primary schools in major rebuild | Primary schools in major rebuild |
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| Hundreds of primary schools in England will be rebuilt, as ministers release £1.75bn for approved building work. | |
| Over 1,500 rebuilding or refurbishment projects will begin across 133 local authorities over the next two years. | Over 1,500 rebuilding or refurbishment projects will begin across 133 local authorities over the next two years. |
| The remaining 15 local councils in England will be offered advice on how to bring their plans up to speed. | The remaining 15 local councils in England will be offered advice on how to bring their plans up to speed. |
| The projects are part of the Primary Capital Programme, which is investing £7bn to rebuild or refurbish half of all primary schools by 2022-23. | The projects are part of the Primary Capital Programme, which is investing £7bn to rebuild or refurbish half of all primary schools by 2022-23. |
| While the Department for Children, Schools and Families has contributed £1.75bn towards the work, local authorities are matching the funding to bring the overall cost of the rebuild programme to up to £3.55bn. | |
| This is a once-in-a-generation chance to transform primary education in every part of the country Schools Secretary Ed Balls | |
| In total, 41 local authorities have met all the requirements set out in government guidance and will receive funding for projects in both 2009-10 and 2010-11. | |
| A further 92 will receive funding to carry out work in 2009-10, with extra support to develop their plans before funding is confirmed for 2010-11. | |
| The remaining 15 authorities in England will be supported in the revision of their plans so that money can be released by April 2009. | |
| 'Once-in-a-generation chance' | 'Once-in-a-generation chance' |
| Schools Secretary Ed Balls said: "This is a once-in-a-generation chance to transform primary education in every part of the country - to sweep away buildings now reaching the end of their shelf-life and drive up the quality of our schools. | Schools Secretary Ed Balls said: "This is a once-in-a-generation chance to transform primary education in every part of the country - to sweep away buildings now reaching the end of their shelf-life and drive up the quality of our schools. |
| "Today's announcement means we can build state-of-the-art primary schools at the heart of our communities - so every child and family has access to year-round extended childcare, parenting support, after-schools activities and access to ICT, sports and arts facilities. | "Today's announcement means we can build state-of-the-art primary schools at the heart of our communities - so every child and family has access to year-round extended childcare, parenting support, after-schools activities and access to ICT, sports and arts facilities. |
| "Such a massive capital funding injection will have big spin-off benefits for the construction industry and local businesses, who will be crucial to fitting out the new and refurbished schools." | "Such a massive capital funding injection will have big spin-off benefits for the construction industry and local businesses, who will be crucial to fitting out the new and refurbished schools." |
| Ian Fordham, deputy chief executive of the British Council for School Environments, said: "Primary schools are absolutely key to children's development, so this is a good use of our resources - our school buildings do make a difference to how well children learn and behave. | Ian Fordham, deputy chief executive of the British Council for School Environments, said: "Primary schools are absolutely key to children's development, so this is a good use of our resources - our school buildings do make a difference to how well children learn and behave. |
| "The key now is to ensure this money is well spent in a common sense way. It must compliment other broader educational agendas such as the children's plan, and the general health and well being of young people, to ensure a long term legacy for our children and our communities." | "The key now is to ensure this money is well spent in a common sense way. It must compliment other broader educational agendas such as the children's plan, and the general health and well being of young people, to ensure a long term legacy for our children and our communities." |