Some schools in England must shut buildings amid concrete safety fears - but does this affect East Sussex?

East Sussex County Council have issued a statement following unsafe concrete concerns causing schools to close ahead of the new term.
By Sam Pole
Published 1st Sep 2023, 17:02 GMT
Updated 1st Sep 2023, 17:03 GMT
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The UK Government has told more than 100 schools, colleges and nurseries in England to immediately close buildings that are made with a concrete prone to collapse, unless safety measures can be put in place.

The material is known as Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC).

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