Rainhill High School in St Helens is one of 684 schools and sixth-form colleges set to benefit from the latest round of government investment through the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF).
The funding, part of a wider national scheme, aims to address essential maintenance needs such as replacing outdated heating systems, repairing roofs and updating electrical infrastructure.
mmer, MPv for St Helens South and Whiston, said: “Every child deserves to learn in a safe, warm and inspiring school environment.
“For too long, schools were left to cope with ageing buildings and mounting repair bills as a result of years of underinvestment.
“Alongside free breakfast clubs, expanded free school meals and our wider programme of support for families, this investment will help give every child the best possible start in life.”
St Helens part of School Rebuilding Programme
The investment forms part of Labour’s 10-year plan to renew buildings across education, which includes the School Rebuilding Programmev, which is rebuilding and refurbishing schools across the country, including those whose buildings contained dangerous reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) materials.
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.
“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.”
Josh MacAlister, schools minister, said: “Opportunity for our children starts with a great education, and children can only learn well in buildings that are safe, warm and fit for purpose – not classrooms disrupted by leaking roofs, failing boilers and declining buildings.
“This funding will help schools tackle urgent issues before they become bigger and more costly problems.”
The CIF programme is part of a wider government commitment, with more than £2.1 billion allocated this year to improve the condition of schools.
Source: https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/26163487.rainhill-high-school-receive-government-funding-boost/
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