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<p>The further education (FE) Condition Data Collection and Condition Data Collection
covers the statutory FE sector, namely FE corporations and sixth form college corporations.
Specialist post-16 institutions (SPIs) are not part of the statutory FE sector and
therefore are not covered by Condition Data Collection surveys.</p><p>The department
allocates condition funding to SPIs with ESFA-funded students to support them in keeping
their buildings safe and well-maintained. In 2023/24, eligible SPIs were allocated
£4,685,201 in school condition allocations (SCA) to invest in the condition of their
buildings, and £831,874 in devolved formula capital for smaller capital projects.</p><p>To
receive SCA, an SPI must be in receipt of revenue funding from ESFA for the relevant
financial year. SPIs can choose how they spend their school condition allocations
on improving and maintaining the condition of their buildings.</p><p>In 2022 to 2023,
eligible schools and sixth-form colleges received an allocation from an additional
£447 million of capital funding to improve buildings and facilities, prioritising
energy efficiency. This was part of an additional £500 million of capital funding
for schools and further education institutions in England. This funding was for institutions,
including SPIs, that were eligible for devolved formula capital in 2022 to 2023.</p><p>The
Spending Review 2021 announced a £2.8 billion capital investment in skills to improve
the condition of post-16 estate, provide new places in post-16 education, provide
specialist equipment and facilities for T Levels and deliver the commitment to 21
Institutes of Technology across England. Future FE capital funding is subject to the
next Spending Review. The department keeps the capital needs of all post-16 education
providers under review.</p>
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