In 2023, schools were instructed to close any buildings containing reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac) without existing safety measures, leading to potential financial issues amidst dwindling enrolments.
Pepe Di'Iasio highlighted that affected schools could see fewer enrolments, resulting in significant budget implications. He emphasized that this is a long-standing issue impacting schools financially for years.
The Department for Education acknowledged a £22bn deficit in public finances, stating that improving school infrastructure will require time and effort, while they continue efforts to resolve Raac issues.
A spokesperson for the Department for Education assured that they are focusing on removing Raac quickly through grant funding or the school rebuilding programme, underlining urgency in addressing the disruptions caused.
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