Minister for Children and Families (): I am pleased to announce
£307 million of capital funding will be allocated to FE colleges
and designated institutions across England in 2026-27 to help
them maintain, improve, and ensure the suitability of their
estate. This is the second year of the FE College Condition
Allocation, providing colleges with funding certainty to
strategically plan and manage their estates.
FE colleges will have the discretion to prioritise how best to
use this funding over a three year period, supported by spend
guidance the Department has published on GOV.UK:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/further-education-college-condition-allocation-2026-to-2027.
This funding forms part of the £1.7 billion investment announced
in the UK's Modern Industrial Strategy to improve the condition
of FE college buildings. It is also part of the government's
Education Estates Strategy, published in February 2026, which set
out plans for an education estate that supports opportunity for
all, backed by a 10-year plan to deliver a decade of renewal to
transform schools and colleges. High quality and inspiring
college buildings are essential for expanding opportunity,
breaking down barriers, and ensuring clear pathways from
education into skilled employment.
By investing in FE colleges, we are investing in the country's
future workforce and long-term growth.
