Audit report: Northern Ireland's schools are poorly maintained, with an unsustainable management strategy.

An Audit Office report warns that Northern Ireland's schools are in poor condition, with the current management strategy unsustainable. The Department of Education lacks a comprehensive understanding of the estate's needs and faces challenges in funding maintenance and reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. The report recommends a new approach, including regular condition surveys, to better allocate limited funds and prepare for the transition of 20 schools from private to public maintenance.

November 12, 2024
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