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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Schools and Colleges Condition Update

08 February 2024 · Department for Education

Proposed by Gillian Keegan Con Chichester

Education

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At a glance

Key points

  • The government is funding the removal of RAAC through grants or the School Rebuilding Programme.
  • 119 schools are included in the School Rebuilding Programme.
  • 110 schools and colleges will receive grant funding for smaller-scale works.

Issue summary

The statement provides an update on the condition of schools and colleges affected by RAAC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) in England.

Action requested

The government is funding the removal of RAAC through grants or the School Rebuilding Programme. Specifically, 119 schools are included in the School Rebuilding Programme while 110 schools and colleges will receive grant funding for smaller-scale works. Five other institutions have alternative arrangements.

Key facts

  • There are over 22,000 schools and colleges in England.
  • 234 education settings (about 1%) have confirmed cases of RAAC.
  • All affected schools and colleges continue to provide full-time face-to-face education.
  • The government is funding the removal of RAAC through grants or the School Rebuilding Programme.
  • 119 schools are included in the School Rebuilding Programme.
  • 110 schools and colleges will receive grant funding for smaller-scale works.
  • 5 schools and colleges have alternative arrangements.
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