To help parents prepare for the start of the new school year here are some of your questions answered. ❔Is it back to school as normal this week? The vast majority of schools will start the new school year as planned. Your child should attend school as normal at the start of term, unless your school has contacted you and advised otherwise. ❔What is RAAC and what’s changed? RAAC = Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete. A building material used from the 1950s - mid-1990s. In cases as recent as August RAAC has failed so the government has advised schools to vacate areas where it's present. ❔Is my school affected? Most schools are unaffected and will operate as normal. If your child’s school has been affected you will have received information from them directly. ❔Why has this been done now? We have been helping schools to manage the potential risks of RAAC since 2018. However, in cases as recent as August, buildings containing the material have failed unexpectedly, requiring decisive action in order to keep staff and pupils safe. ❔What if my child’s school is one of those affected? The impact on each school affected is varied. Some will only need to close small parts of the building and will stay open. The few affected more significantly will be supported by the government to put alternative plans in place. To keep up with the latest updates and what we are doing to help schools and colleges, click here 👇 https://ow.ly/iHQr50PHg1q In addition, keep in touch with your child’s school. The safety of pupils and staff will always be our top priority.
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