The Education Secretary, Gillian Keegan, was caught on camera expressing her frustration over the concrete crisis, claiming that she has done a "f***ing good job" while others "sat on their ass".
Concrete crisis chaos as new school year begins
The new school year has started off in chaos as the Education Secretary warns that surveyors are still scrambling to ensure the safety of all pupils from reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC).
156 schools affected by crumbling concrete
A total of 156 schools were informed last week that their buildings contain the deteriorating concrete, with 104 of them partially or completely closed, disrupting the start of term for thousands of students.
Pressure mounts on ministers to resolve the scandal
With parliament back in session after the summer break, ministers are facing immense pressure to address the concrete crisis.
Increased number of firms surveying buildings
Officials have increased the number of firms surveying the affected buildings from two to eight in order to expedite the resolution of the problem.
Claims that funding cuts contributed to the crisis
A former chief at the Department for Education has claimed that Rishi Sunak, the former Chancellor, reduced funding for fixing the RAAC issue. However, Sunak denies this, stating that he announced a 10-year school re-building program in 2020.
Dangers of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete
RAAC, which was widely used in public buildings from the 1950s to 1980s, becomes unstable over time due to air pockets within the concrete, leading to structural weakness and potential collapse.
Calls for transparency in publishing the list of affected schools
Ministers have faced criticism for not publicly releasing a full list of schools that have been instructed to partially or completely close. However, the Education Secretary has promised that the list will be published this week, after ensuring that all schools have notified parents.
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