We are the government's delivery agent for capital investment programmes into schools, helping to ensure that taxpayers get the best value from every education pound spent. We are a Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB), wholly owned and funded by the Department for Education (DfE).
There is a growing interest in fostering interest and passion for careers in property and consturuction throughout the education system. This is a good thing and is also complimented nicely by the growing opportunities in hands -on apprenticeships being offered throughout the industry. These days everyone from chartered surveyors in London to builders and plumbers operating throughout the UK are offering apprenticeships.
The Secretary of State for Education has today announced a number of outcomes for capital and revenue funding.
Education Secretary Michael Gove has today confirmed the closure of Partnerships for Schools and the appointment of the new Chief Executive of the Education Funding Agency.
Tim Byles, CEO of Partnerships for Schools is to leave his post at the government agency after nearly 5 years.