The school rebuilding programme has become a topic of controversy, with former top education official Jonathan Slater claiming that Chancellor Rishi Sunak had reduced the funding pot by half. Slater expressed his surprise at the government’s decision to decrease the number of school rebuilds from 100 to 50 per year. However, Sunak defended his record, stating that 50 schools per year was consistent with previous years. The Institute for Fiscal Studies noted a 50% decrease in capital spending on schools since 2010, but highlighted an increase in funding for maintenance and repairs during Sunak’s tenure.
In a separate incident, footage released by ITV News captured an off-the-cuff remark from Minister for Apprenticeships and Skills, Gillian Keegan. Keegan expressed frustration, questioning if anyone acknowledged the hard work she and others have done. She later apologized for her choice of language, and Downing Street confirmed that Sunak accepted her apology and maintained confidence in her.
Further examination reveals that at least nine schools affected by the Royal Academy for Arts and Culture (RAAC) previously had plans for improvements under the Blair government’s Building Schools for the Future scheme. However, these plans were abandoned when Michael Gove took over as education secretary in 2010.
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