Schools to benefit from £44m handout

TWO Warrington schools are to benefit from a £44 million investment for vital building work in North West schools.
Lymm High School will be able to carry out work to deal with flooding issues and Bridgewater High School will be able to carry out roof repairs and renew old windows.
Altogether, 108 academies and sixth-form colleges across the region will be able to carry out vital work on their buildings thanks to the funding announced by Education Secretary Nicky Morgan.
The £44.1 million will go towards building improvements and school expansion projects, allowing schools to upgrade their facilities and create extra places where this is most needed.
The funding comes from the Government’s Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) for 2016–17.
Nicky Morgan said: “Every child should be taught in surroundings which allow them to fulfil their potential, and we have made significant investments in school buildings to ensure this happens.
“The latest funding from the Condition Improvement Fund will help us to build on our progress, so that even more pupils and teachers have access to safe, high-quality classrooms.”