Billions needed to provide all children with sound classrooms, say LGA and ADCS

24 September 2010 1 min read Kat Baldwyn Education

Fifteen billion pounds will need to be spent in the next four years to guarantee a place for every child in a decent classroom, say local authorities.

A new analysis carried out by the Local Government Association (LGA) and the Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS), showed that £15bn is the absolute minimum councils need between now and 2015 to ensure every child can be taught in a safe and structurally sound classroom.

Nearly £5bn is considered essential for the next financial year.

Baroness Margaret Eaton, chairman of the LGA, said: "Everyone is well aware of the difficult financial climate in which councils are operating. We need to work even harder to ensure that the money that is invested in school buildings represents the best possible value for the taxpayer.

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