Schools minister Nick Gibb has warned that more schools could be forced to close before the new academic year starts next week, due to the presence of unstable concrete in their buildings
The school’s headteacher, Louise Robinson, said: “Instead of preparing to welcome our students back to class, we’re having to call parents to have very difficult conversations about the fact the school is closed next week.
The school was ordered to shut in June by the DfE after the discovery of the material, and the installation of a number of modular classrooms has been delayed. by Monday morning, when schools are set to return, but help from the DfE has not been quick enough, Barry Gardiner, Labour MP for Brent North, said.in Cumbria informed parents that although none of its classrooms were directly affected, RAAC had been found in specific corridors as well as the school’s library and sports hall. The statement continued that in order to plan alternative routes around the premises and avoid the affected areas.
“Tens of thousands of these structural panels exist across a broad cross-section of buildings, many constructed in the 60s and 70s, and many are showing signs of wear and tear and deterioration. The vast majority form the roof of the structure, usually flat, and hence are difficult to access, survey, maintain and replace.”
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