Rutland MP Alicia Kearns has pressed the government to see what support the government can offer the fire-ravaged Oakham Community College.

Mrs Kearns also asked Education Secretary Gavin Williamson about Casterton College, which also needs investment.

The MP said: "Devastatingly, the return of students to Uppingham Community College has been delayed by a fire that seriously damaged the school buildings just as it planned to open.

"Nearby Casterton College is also in desperate need of investment, but because many students do not live in Rutland, funding does not automatically go to the local authority.

"What funding is available to help both those schools?"

Mr Williams replied: "I thank my hon. Friend for raising this important case in her constituency.

"Uppingham Community College is actually covered by risk protection arrangements, and I know that officials in my Department are working closely with it to see what is needed in order to ensure that there is provision."

"I know that Baroness Berridge would be delighted to meet with my hon. Friend to discuss in more detail some of the particular issues that she faces in Rutland and how we can best support her and, most importantly, the provision of education in her constituency."

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As Nub News previously reported, the damage to the school is so extensive, it does not plan to re-open for a couple more weeks.

Baroness Berridge of The Vale of Catmose was appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the School System at the Department for Education and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in February this year.