21st Century Schools is more than a building programme
The 21st Century Schools Programme is a One Wales commitment and a unique collaboration between the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG), the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) and local authorities. It is a major, long-term and strategic capital investment programme with the aim of creating a generation of 21st century schools in Wales.
The programme will focus resources on the right schools in the right places, for early years through to post-16, with funding jointly provided by WAG and local authorities.
What are the aims of the programme?
The Welsh Assembly Government, in collaboration with local government will deliver through the 21st Century Schools programme:
- Learning environments for children and young people in Wales aged from 3 to 19 that will enable the successful implementation of strategies for school improvement and better educational outcomes;
- A sustainable education system through better use of resources to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the education estate, and which enhances local public service provision; and
- A 21st Century Schools Standard for all schools in Wales which reduces recurrent costs, energy consumption and carbon emissions.
For further information on the programme, guidance, best practice and case studies visit: www.21stcenturyschools.org or contact:
- Martin Lipson: Programme Director: martin.lipson@wlga.gov.uk
- Jason Pritchard: Programme Manager: jason.pritchard@wlga.gov.uk
- Robert Court: Interim Communications Officer: robert.court@wlga.gov.uk
- Catherine Roberts: Programme Administrator: 02920 468647