Second Report - The condition of school buildings

Select Committee
Public Accounts Committee HC 78 19 November 2023
Report Status Government responded
Conclusions & Recommendations 42 items (2 recs)
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26 Conclusion Rejected
Around 700,000 pupils are learning in a school which the responsible body or DfE believes requires major rebuilding or refurbishment, given safety issues or poor general building condition (which might mean problems with a combination of items, such as roofs, windows and heating systems). This figure is derived from the …
Government Response Summary
The government rejects the interpretation of the 700,000 pupils figure, explaining it is often misinterpreted because it includes all pupils in self-nominated schools for the School Rebuilding Programme, even if only part of the estate is in poor condition.
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