Schools will get £500 million funding to “futureproof” buildings by making them more energy efficient.
This will work out, on average, as £42,000 per secondary school and £16,000 for a primary school. Futher education colleges will get £290,000 on average.
The Department for Education said funding would be paid to schools in December and colleges in January.
Government said “improvements could include installing better heating controls, insulation to reduce heat loss from pipes or switching to energy efficient lighting”.
But few further details were provided in a press release sent to journalists yesterday evening.
New guidance will also be published today to “support schools to maximise energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and improve sustainability and resilience this winter and beyond”.
As expected, government confirmed the energy support for schools will end in the spring.
