Category: RAAC

Ministers must come clean on the full scale of crumbly concrete

Commenting on the news today (Thursday) that another 40 schools and colleges have been identified by the Department for Education as having reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac), UNISON head of education Mike Short said:
“This will only add to the uncertainty and anxiety already being felt by pupils, parents and staff.

“Despite promises to keep all those with an interest in the state of schools updated on the extent of the dangerous crumbly concrete, ministers seem intent on keeping everyone in the dark.

“Instead of perpetual chaos, the government must get a grip. That means investigating each case properly, fixing any structures putting pupils and staff at risk, and giving schools clear guidance on what they should be doing.”

Notes to editors:
– UNISON is the UK’s largest union with more than 1.3 million members providing public services in education, local government, the NHS, police service and energy. They are employed in the public, voluntary and private sectors.

Media contacts:
Liz Chinchen M: 07778 158175 E: press@unison.co.uk
Fatima Ayad M: 07508 080383 E: f.ayad@unison.co.uk

The article Ministers must come clean on the full scale of crumbly concrete first appeared on the UNISON National site.

Ministers must come clean on the full scale of crumbly concrete

Commenting on the news today (Thursday) that another 40 schools and colleges have been identified by the Department for Education as having reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac), UNISON head of education Mike Short said:
“This will only add to the uncertainty and anxiety already being felt by pupils, parents and staff.

“Despite promises to keep all those with an interest in the state of schools updated on the extent of the dangerous crumbly concrete, ministers seem intent on keeping everyone in the dark.

“Instead of perpetual chaos, the government must get a grip. That means investigating each case properly, fixing any structures putting pupils and staff at risk, and giving schools clear guidance on what they should be doing.”

Notes to editors:
– UNISON is the UK’s largest union with more than 1.3 million members providing public services in education, local government, the NHS, police service and energy. They are employed in the public, voluntary and private sectors.

Media contacts:
Liz Chinchen M: 07778 158175 E: press@unison.co.uk
Fatima Ayad M: 07508 080383 E: f.ayad@unison.co.uk

The article Ministers must come clean on the full scale of crumbly concrete first appeared on the UNISON National site.

Government must come clean over scale of crumbly concrete in schools

Responding to the announcement today (Tuesday) that the number of confirmed cases of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in schools in England has increased to 174, UNISON head of education Mike Short said:

“Many involved in education suspect ministers still aren’t revealing the true scale of this growing problem.

“At-risk schools remain in the dark as they wait for inspections. This is simply not good enough.

“Ministers must come clean, be honest with parents and staff, and give schools clear guidance about what they should do, not leave them stuck in limbo.”

Notes to editors:
– UNISON is the UK’s largest union with more than 1.3 million members providing public services – in education, local government, the NHS, police service and energy. They are employed in the public, voluntary and private sectors.

Media contacts:
Dan Ashley M: 07789 518992 E: d.ashley@unison.co.uk
Anthony Barnes M: 07834 864794 E: a.barnes@unison.co.uk

The article Government must come clean over scale of crumbly concrete in schools first appeared on the UNISON National site.

Government must come clean over scale of crumbly concrete in schools

Responding to the announcement today (Tuesday) that the number of confirmed cases of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in schools in England has increased to 174, UNISON head of education Mike Short said:

“Many involved in education suspect ministers still aren’t revealing the true scale of this growing problem.

“At-risk schools remain in the dark as they wait for inspections. This is simply not good enough.

“Ministers must come clean, be honest with parents and staff, and give schools clear guidance about what they should do, not leave them stuck in limbo.”

Notes to editors:
– UNISON is the UK’s largest union with more than 1.3 million members providing public services – in education, local government, the NHS, police service and energy. They are employed in the public, voluntary and private sectors.

Media contacts:
Dan Ashley M: 07789 518992 E: d.ashley@unison.co.uk
Anthony Barnes M: 07834 864794 E: a.barnes@unison.co.uk

The article Government must come clean over scale of crumbly concrete in schools first appeared on the UNISON National site.