Department of Education announces additional £5m funding for Special Schools maintenance | Newry News
The Department of Education has announced an additional £ 5 million of maintenance funding for Special Schools this year.
The funding is ring-fenced for key maintenance in Special Schools, including health and safety works, meeting children’s needs and repairing buildings, grounds and other facilities.
Education Permanent Secretary Dr Mark Browne says, “This £ 5 million investment will make a real difference for our most vulnerable young people across Northern Ireland by helping to improve some of the pressing maintenance concerns in Special Schools.
“I have visited many Special Schools over the past year, and officials meet regularly with the Special School Strategic Leadership Group.
“We have listened carefully to their concerns and are responding by providing additional funding to address significant maintenance issues.”
The EA Maintenance Service will be in contact with schools over the coming weeks to discuss their requirements.
Dr Browne continues, “The Department is facing an exceptionally difficult funding position given high construction price inflation, a static education budget and rising levels of need across the entire education estate.
“The Department recognises the significant need in the Special School estate and will continue to make the case for additional investment.”
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on Nov 6 2023. Filed under Politics.
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