Further Education Estate (Further Investment) Debate
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John Hayes
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Further Education Estate (Further Investment)
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The Minister for Further Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning (Mr John Hayes)
On 8 September 2010, I informed the House that the Skills Funding Agency had written to 149 colleges notifying them that they will each receive a renewal grant of up to £225,000. There are also 21 who will receive an enhanced renewal grant taking their total grant up to £1 million. This will help enable colleges to modernise their facilities, giving them a much needed boost at a critical time.
On 8 September I also notified the House that the Skills Funding Agency was still working with a further five colleges to resolve affordability issues so that they can also benefit from the capital investment. I am pleased today to inform the House that these five colleges will all receive a £225,000 renewal grant.
One hundred and fifty-four colleges will now receive over £50 million in capital support this financial year, making a real difference to learners and communities.
The full list of the successful colleges are available on the following website:
http://skillsfundingagency.bis.gov.uk/news/pressreleases/