A Wallsend primary school troubled with structural problems has teamed up with other schools in its trust so face-to-face learning can continue.
St Columba's Primary Catholic School has been closed since Monday, June 12, following the discovery of 'Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete' (RAAC) in its buildings and ceiling panels. RAAC is not an immediate health risk but only has a useful service life of around 30 years.
An email sent to parents from the school states: "Following visits from specialist surveyors we now have a clearer understanding of how we can plan for the rest of this term and September 2023 onwards.
