Change at the DfE
At the very end of last term, Lucy Powell was appointed secretary of state for education, as part of new prime minister Andy Burnham’s cabinet annou...
7th Sep 2026
Devon Association of Governance
Schools Rebuilding Programme benefits Devon schools
In Devon, Tiverton High School, Tipton St John, Swimbridge Church of England Primary, Dawlish College, River Dart Academy, Tavistock College and Whipton Barton Infants and Nursery School have been selected for rebuilds through the ten-year School Rebuilding Programme.
The new buildings will be more energy efficient for future winter resilience and net-zero in operation, with old facilities replaced by modern education environments including new classrooms, sports halls and dining rooms.
In addition to the School Rebuilding Programme, the Government is continuing to invest in the school estate with annual capital funding and additional capital funding.