Builders promise not to scrimp on quality of their school work

THE team behind a project to rebuild or remodel secondary schools in Hull insist quality will not be compromised despite the impact of looming funding cuts.
By The Newsroom
Published 25th Jan 2011, 10:41 BST
Updated 25th Jan 2011, 10:41 BST

The city's Building School for the Future programme is waiting to learn how much it will have to save from the 400m that was initially pledged by the previous Government.

Work at the first three sites, Sirius Academy, Winifred Holtby and Archbishop Sentamu Academy, is continuing apace and the premises should be ready to admit their first intake of pupils in September.

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Project director David Martin said: "I'm sure anybody driving past will be amazed to see how quickly the building work is progressing. Work on three schemes is on schedule and they are due to open in September.

"An additional six have just received planning permission; work will start soon and they are due to open in September 2012. Despite having to make efficiency savings we will still be delivering exciting, top quality schools that will transform learning and teaching for future generations."

Sirius, which began life at the former Pickering High School in September 2009, will move to 48m purpose-built premises that will also house the relocated Ganton Special School.

Sirius has announced partnerships with Hull FC and The Deep.

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