WORKINGTON MP Mark Jenkinson has welcomed news that three schools in his constituency will benefit from a multi-million pound Government funding boost.

Ellenborough Academy, Cockermouth School, and Dearham Primary School are all set to receive the cash boost through the Condition Improvement Fund 2023-24 round.

They are among 1,000 school building improvement projects given the green light on Tuesday, May 22 as part of plans to boost the condition of the school estate.

Mark Jenkinson MP said: “This is excellent news for all three schools. Teachers in this constituency already make a huge and positive difference to the lives of young people.

“This Government funding will help them to raise aspiration even more – and create an environment that is conducive not only to learning but also to children’s wellbeing.

“I will continue to campaign in support of education funding which is an investment in the future of our young people – and money well spent.

“These projects help to create safer learning environments that make a difference to the quality of education for pupils.

“It is vital that schools have access to high-quality learning facilities and these funding allocations will make sure that responsible bodies can plan ahead and get projects underway to replace roofs, boilers and windows – so pupils and teachers can learn and work in safe, warm, comfortable and energy efficient classrooms.”

Cockermouth School will use its CIF funding to undertake a roof replacement programme.

Headteacher Richard King said “We are delighted to be benefitting from a large investment to improve our school estate. We will be investing circa £1m of Condition Improvement Funding allocated by the DfE to replace old roofs and insulate internal spaces.

“It is great to hear again, in this week's announcement, that we can take another big step forward to improve our facilities for students, staff and the whole community".

Meanwhile, Dearham Primary School will be putting their CIF funding towards a new and more accessible sensory room.

The investment will allow them to move the facility from the first floor to the ground floor where it will be better accessed not only by pupils, but also by a network of local schools who will be able to share the facility.

Jacqui Wilson, headteacher said: "I am delighted to have to have been successful in the recent CIF fund and this will open up access for more children across the local area, improving education for pupils with SEND requirements".