A £1.4 billion programme to transform schools across Wales, creating a learning environment that will inspire and motivate, has been launched by First Minister, Carwyn Jones and Education Minister, Huw Lewis.

The Welsh Government's 21st Century Schools programme is a commitment to invest in building and improving schools all over Wales, working with local authorities and education partners to deliver school environments that meet the needs of the community and provide the best learning provision for the area.


The programme aims to transform the learning experience of students, ensuring they are taught in classrooms with the technologies and facilities needed to deliver a 21st Century curriculum.

The First Minister said: "The learning environment plays an important role in students’ experience of their education. We want to modernise Wales’ classrooms, meaning students can access the latest technology and can be inspired to experiment, develop skills and learn.

"We are investing £1.4bn in our schools over the next five years, in what is the first wave of our programme. This will build and refurbish over 150 schools and colleges in Wales, so that teachers, students and the community have the modern facilities they deserve."

(CD/IT)