Six schools in Greater Manchester are known to be affected
Hundreds of schools across the country could be affected by a dangerous crumbly concrete, according to the Education Secretary.
RAAC is a lightweight material used to build roofs, schools, colleges and other buildings from the 1950s until the mid-1990s. But it now poses a collapse risk as it reaches the end of its shelf life, according to experts. The government says this specific type of concrete has now been classed as an immediate safety risk as it has the potential to suddenly collapse, and schools have been instructed they must take instant action if it is identified.
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