A long-awaited list of schools affected by dodgy concrete has been released, revealing the extent of the problem faced by thousands of students. Some schools have experienced delays in starting the term, while others have resorted to remote learning.
Delayed Starts and Remote Learning
Out of the 147 schools on the list, 18 have had a delayed start to the term and an additional four are teaching students remotely. However, most schools have managed to continue with face-to-face teaching despite the issues with the concrete.
Pressure for Transparency
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan faced pressure to release the full list, and it was finally made public just minutes before Chancellor Rishi Sunak's weekly PMQs session. The release of the list aimed to shed light on the scale of the problem.
Decisive Action
In response to the situation, the Prime Minister stated, "We make no apology for taking decisive action. The vast majority of schools are not affected. We will do everything we can to support teachers, parents, and ensure that children can return to normal schooling as quickly as possible."
Order to Complete Reports
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan recently ordered local authorities and trusts that have yet to submit reports on the condition of their buildings to do so promptly. Up to 1,100 schools may be affected, and the deadline for submitting surveys to the Department of Education has been set for Friday.
Concerns for Unidentified Schools
There is growing concern that tens of thousands of additional students may be returning to classrooms with Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) that has not yet been identified. Approximately one in 20 school bodies have failed to inform the government about the presence of dodgy concrete.
Teachers Seek Help
Teachers at affected schools are desperately reaching out to parents for assistance in locating portable toilet or temporary classroom companies. Their goal is to fully reopen the schools and mitigate the impact on students.
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