The Latest Breaking News from Raac

PM ‘understands parents’ frustration’ over Raac crisis in schools

Rishi Sunak said the Government was right to close schools when the concrete safety issue came to light.

The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2023

London school closed due to concrete fears has ‘no timeframe’ for reopening

Stepney All Saints secondary school is the only school in the country currently closed to all pupils over crumbling concrete concerns

Evening Standard · Sep 20, 2023

Children prefer learning in temporary classrooms, Education Secretary claims

An additional 27 schools and colleges in England have been identified as having reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac), figures show.

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023

TUC calls for national risk register in wake of Raac crisis

The issue in schools is likely to be the ‘tip of the iceberg’, with other public buildings also at risk, unions warn.

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023

‘I am hugely worried’: parents on the Raac disruption in schools

Four parents describe the impact of the start-of-term school building closures in England

The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023

Gillian Keegan’s department ‘gave £1m from schools rebuilding pot to company linked to husband’

‘Questions to answer’ claims Labour, after Michael Keegan’s connection to firm with IT contract revealed

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

Full list of schools with confirmed reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete

There are 147 schools where Raac has been confirmed and where action has been taken.

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

Price of fixing school concrete crisis in England ‘approaching £150m’

Exclusive: analysis suggests bill could rise much further, with major rebuilding programme possible instead of temporary fixes

The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023

‘Nightmare’ for Essex mother of four as three children affected by Raac schools crisis

Sally Walsh, from Buckhurst Hill, Essex, said she is facing a ‘horrendous situation’.

Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2023

‘Nightmare’ for mother of four as three children affected by Raac schools crisis

Sally Walsh, from Buckhurst Hill, Essex, said she is facing a ‘horrendous situation’.

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023