Yesterday's UK government announcements of £2.5bn of schools funding to be allocated this autumn bring clarity and positivity to the future of the education sector.

A new private finance programme, worth £2bn, aimed at addressing between 100 and 300 schools that are in the worst condition, will be allocated to schools shortly after an application process that will run between 3 and 14 October 2011.

And, details of the distribution of £500m of extra capital funding to address the shortage of pupil places, particularly at primary school level, will be given over the summer, and finalised in the autumn. This money will be made available to authorities to spend during this financial year.

This is all great news for Building Future Education UK 2012, the only event bringing together the UK education sector to provide effective implementation of innovative educational policies, plans, spaces, technology and programmes; improving educational environments through live debate, discussion and networking. BFE UK is exclusively supported by Partnerships for Schools, soon to be the Education Funding Agency.

Why should you get involved?

If your company is working or looking for work in the UK education sector, Building Future Education is the place to get in front of the right people with decision-making power involved in education projects nationwide.

BFE offers a detailed insight into government policies, new funding and procurement routes, free schools and academies projects, refurbishment projects and the future of the education market.

To ensure that your company has the opportunity to be profiled and aligned with key stakeholders and to develop relationships in the education sector, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. on
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Article from BFE mailshot 20th July 2011

Andrew Stewart
brand director
Building Future Education