Y cam cyntaf i sefydlu’r rhaglen genedlaethol hon oedd cael darlun llawn o gyflwr holl ysgolion Cymru a pha mor addas ydyn nhw.  Gyda’r Awdurdodau, rydym wedi cynnal yr arolwg cenedlaethol cyntaf erioed o ysgolion.  Mae’r arolwg hwnnw’n dangos bod 63% o’n hysgolion mewn cyflwr rhesymol, a bod llai na 2% wedi dod i ddiwedd eu hoes, ond bod gwir angen am adfywio a symleiddio’r ystad o ysgolion.
A first step in establishing this national programme was to obtain a comprehensive picture of the condition and suitability of all schools in Wales. With Authorities, we have undertaken the first ever national survey of schools.That survey demonstrates that 63 percent of our schools are in reasonable condition and less than 2 per cent at the end of their operational life but there is a strong need to refresh and rationalise the schools estate.