Minister claims government's response to crumbling concrete crisis in schools is ‘world-leading’

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An education minister has said that the government's response to the crumbling concrete crisis in schools has been 'world leading', despite ordering the full or partial closure of more than 100 schools in England just before the start of term.

More than 100 schools and colleges across the country were told to partially or fully close buildings after fears over 'dangerous' concrete which could suddenly collapse.

It came as thousands of pupils prepared to return to their classrooms after the summer holidays. Work has already begun on several schools affected by the reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC), as 'mitigating measures' are being put in place.

The Department for Education (DfE) said a minority of schools may have to move completely and some may be forced back into 'pandemic-style remote learning'. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features. Today (Sept 5), education minister Nick Gibb has said the Department for Education (DfE) is acting to keep children safe from the risk posed by the collapse-prone crumbling concrete.