Secondary schools get big cash injection

Enfield Council learned this week that it will receive government funding to rebuild and renew the borough's secondary schools as part of the 'Building Schools for the Future' (BSF) programme.

This means that school buildings will be replaced or refurbished and that the use of IT will be increased. Initially five schools will see major investment.

The Council took advantage of an opportunity to join the BSF programme early by showing that new buildings would make a real impact on children's learning and school standards. In competition with other local authorities

Enfield was one of only eight successful councils to show it was ready to deliver the massive programme and only one out of two in London.

Over time most secondary schools in the borough will benefit from the programme. Broomfield School, The Gladys Aylward School and the Secondary Tuition Centre are expected to be the first schools to see major investment. We also plan to build a brand new school to meet the increasing demand for school places.

Council Leader, Michael Rye, said, “This represents the biggest investment ever in Enfield's school buildings and provides us with an opportunity to transform the working environment of students and staff. I am delighted that the government has recognised Enfield's ability to deliver a programme on this massive scale.”

Cllr Glynis Vince, Cabinet Member for Education and Children's Services and Youth added, “We know modern, well-designed, schools inspire young people and can provide excellent services for the whole community. The scale and complexity of this exciting programme means that it could take three years before we see the first builders on site, but it is wonderful that we now know that our vision of 'Enfield Schools for the Future' will be delivered.”

This document was last updated on 2008-06-25 13:59:20 published by the Communications team. Document Reference:LBE_132957