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New School for North Kingston School Visits

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Both Richmond and Kingston have had ongoing problems with schools.   In Richmond, Shene school has become the Richmond Park Academy, and I am working with local Councillors, parent groups and the school to ensure that it delivers what the community wants.

In North Kingston, the Council faces a major challenge in providing enough primary and secondary school places. It was agreed by the Council in 2010 that a new school would be built in North Kingston, and a completion date was set for 2015.  However when the Building Schools for the Future programme was shelved in 2010, plans were  put on hold while we waited to receive details of the funding settlement from Central Government.  

Since the autumn of last year, I have had regular meetings with representatives from the Education department, in addition to writing numerous letters to Ministers asking for confirmation that sufficient capital funding will be made available.   

We have not yet received clear assurances, and that is why the Council and I have been asking residents to apply maximum pressure on the Department of Education, stating the case and demanding answers.

There was some promising news recently, when Michael Gove announced that an additional £500 million was to be made available for areas in real need of new schools.   Details of the areas selected to receive this funding are to be  finalised in the autumn and i am doing what I can to find out more.

Update on Funding 2012