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DfE significantly changed safety guidance for RAAC-affected schools in August 2023.
Conclusion
On the basis of a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General, we first took evidence from the Department for Education (DfE) about the condition of school buildings in England in July 2023.1 On 31 August 2023, DfE significantly changed its safety guidance for schools that were confirmed to have reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) – a lightweight form of concrete susceptible to structural failure that could lead to a school building suddenly collapsing.2 In response, we took evidence from DfE again in September 2023.
Government Response Summary
The government response reiterates the committee's introductory summary about taking evidence from the DfE regarding school building conditions and RAAC guidance changes, serving as a preamble to its full response.
Government Response
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Government Response
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HM Government
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Based on a report by the National Audit Office, the Committee first took evidence from the Department for Education (DfE) about the condition of school buildings in England on 13 July 2023. On 31 August 2023, DfE significantly changed its safety guidance for schools that were confirmed to have reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) – a lightweight form of concrete susceptible to structural failure that could lead to a school building suddenly collapsing. In response, the Committee took evidence from DfE again on 11 September 2023. The Committee published its report on 19 November 2023. This is the government’s response to the Committee’s report.
Source
Committee
Public Accounts Committee
Report
Second Report - The condition of school buildings
19 Nov 2023
HC 78
Addressee Bodies
HM Treasury
Timeline
Recommendation age
2.7 yrs
Report published
19 Nov 2023