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UK Invests £20B to Rebuild Crumbling Schools, Create 13,000 Apprenticeships
22 Aug
Summary
- 13,000 apprentices and T-level students to be employed
- 750 schools to be rebuilt by 2035, with 60 already underway
- Program aims to create opportunities for young tradespeople
In a major investment in the nation's education infrastructure, the UK government has announced a £20 billion program to rebuild hundreds of crumbling schools across the country. As part of this initiative, the Department for Education plans to employ 13,000 apprentices and T-level students to transform over 750 schools by 2035.
The School Rebuilding Programme, which has already begun construction on 60 schools, aims to create state-of-the-art classrooms and facilities for students. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson emphasized that this investment is about more than just buildings - it's about demonstrating to children that their education and futures matter, and that the government is firmly committed to supporting them.
Beyond improving educational spaces, the program will also provide vital opportunities for young tradespeople to learn and hone their skills. Aspiring electricians, carpenters, and bricklayers will have the chance to gain hands-on experience, supporting the government's broader goal of building 1.5 million new homes over the current Parliament.
