investing in the condition of school buildings cora govett november 2014
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Investing in the Condition of School Buildings
Cora Govett
November 2014
Sufficiency Condition
Educational reform
1. Priorities for capital
2. What are we trying to achieve?
• Buildings are safe• Effective learning
environment
All school buildings in
good condition
• Efficiency• Targeted• Incentives
Value for money for taxpayers
3. The system today
Multiple tiers Complex Not condition -related No accountability
4. Information on School Condition
Property Data Survey
Gives scale and nature of condition
Consistent picture relative need
Benefits
Making the case for investment
Use for targeting funding to need
Sebastian James Review lack of condition information a major weakness
5. PDS as a basis for allocations
Key messages from stakeholders:
Use it – but not exclusively
Keep things simple
Be fair and don’t penalise responsible LAs
and MATS
These messages are core to our thinking and discussions with ministers
6. Accountability
Decision-making should be local
But should DfE enhance transparency and
accountability?
Collect/publish investment data?
Monitor?
Offer support and guidance?
Looking ahead: how best to invest, and enable others
to invest, for the long-term?
Thank you!
Cora Govett
November 2014