A high school in Stockport will be closed tomorrow (Friday) after an inspection found dangerous RAAC concrete in parts of the building. Stockport council said the ‘difficult decision’ to close Bramhall High had been taken because the safety of staff and pupils was of ‘paramount concern’.
More than 200 schools, including at least 14 in Greater Manchester have been temporarily closed due to the crisis. Other buildings – including hospitals and shopping centres – have also been confirmed as having dangerous crumbling concrete.
Local authorities and housing associations are inspecting their properties to look for RAAC. In a statement Stockport council said: “In line with updated guidance issued on August 31, 2023, by the UK Government on the treatment of Reinforced Aerated Autoclave Concrete (RAAC) in education settings, Stockport council has been carrying out further inspections on all schools across the borough.
“An inspection took place on Wednesday, November 8 at Bramhall High School and today (Thursday) we were informed that RAAC has been found in some parts of the building.
“Due to this Bramhall High School, Stockport, will be closed on Friday, November 10. This was a difficult decision to take, but the safety of staff and pupils is our paramount concern.
“We are working closely with the school to make sure alternative arrangements are up and running as soon as possible. We also continue to carry out inspections across the borough so we can be assured about the condition of the roof material and that RAAC is not present.”
A statement on the school website says: “It is with regret that we have had to make the difficult decision to close our school tomorrow, Friday, November 10. Please check Class Charts or your emails for further information.”
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