'Significant risks' still remain with concrete-built schools

THE Raac (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete) crisis in school buildings has affected pupils’ learning and wellbeing, MPs have said, despite Government progress towards fixing it.

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Significant risks remain across the UK's ageing school buildings, a report from the Education Select Committee concluded, and the Government must find permanent solutions to reduce repair backlogs.

Committee chair Helen Hayes said: "The Government has taken significant action to remove and remediate Raac from England's schools, but the Raac crisis has come with a cost for the teachers, parents and most importantly pupils who have suffered serious disruption as a result.

"This crisis has laid bare the concerning condition of much of the school estate in England as a consequence of years of underinvestment.