Friday 21st January is the closing date for the 2011 Summer Works Scheme. The details and application forms was published on the DES website in Mid December 2010.
Some the important points of note for this scheme are:
- Under the 2011 scheme, applications can only be made for ONE small scale project. Applications for multiple small scale projects will automatically be deemed invalid and will not be considered.
- Terms and conditions of the scheme can be found on Section 2 of Circular 076/2010.
- There is a free phone service is in place to assist you. This is available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the number 1800 200955.
The purpose of the Summer Works Scheme is to devolve funding to individual school authorities to undertake small-scale building works which, ideally, can be carried out during the summer months or at other times that avoid disrupting the operation of the school. Under the terms of the Scheme, school authorities are empowered to manage these works with guidance from, and minimal interaction, with the Department.
Funding for small scale projects will be allocated in accordance with the prioritisation criteria attaching to the Scheme which, in the normal course, include the ability to have the works carried out during the summer. However, in certain circumstances, the Department may allocate funding to further projects later in the year where these can be carried out without disruption to the operation of the school. If this arises, the terms and conditions of the Scheme will continue to apply when allocating funding to such projects.