A total of 703,209 was received by DoWMAT and was used to complete projects including fire safety work, the replacement of structural features and cloakroom refurbishments. The majority of projects were completed over the summer break, with the remaining few currently in the final stages of completion. Thanks to the improvement works, the academies started the new term better equipped and refreshed.
Claire Davies, CEO of DoWMAT, said The CIF is an annual bidding round, through which academies can apply for essential funding to keep school buildings secure and in good working order. We are determined to do all we can to ensure the buildings, in which our pupils spend such a large part of their school life, are safe, welcoming and conducive to learning. To find out that our bids, on behalf of 7 of our academies, were successful, has been a great delight to us all!
Sue Parker, headteacher of Malvern Parish CE Primary School, said the works had completely transformed their toilets and cloakrooms. They are now bright, spacious, modern and pleasant for children to use, Sue continued.
Martina Abbott, headteacher of Crowle CE First School, said, We are delighted with our new windows. They are aesthetically very pleasing and will hopefully help save on heating bills in the coming winter months. The classrooms feel lighter and brighter, and they have made a real impact to our learning environments. We are grateful for the CIF money received, and for all the hard work that has gone in to making this project complete."
DoWMAT hope to be similarly successful in this years round of applications for funding.
