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Written question asked by Vicky Foxcroft (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 October 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 24 October 2019. It was answered by Nick Gibb (Conservative) on Wednesday, 30 October 2019 on behalf of the Department for Education.


Schools: Buildings

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to page 11 of the Government's Loneliness strategy, whether he has issued guidance to schools on using their grounds as public community spaces.

Answer

The Department is developing guidance for schools which will include advice on how schools can use their premises for community use. This guidance will set out different types of income generation activities including letting out premises, working with local businesses, selling goods and services, and applying for grants. The Department intends to publish this on GOV.UK in due course.

The Department’s aim is to level the playing field between schools in their ability to generate income and help them build strong community links at the same time.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3668
Session
2019-19
Related items
Schools: Buildings
Thursday, 13 February 2020
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Community development Buildings Schools Loneliness
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk