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St James Catholic Primary in Hebburn will remain shut until at least Wednesday. Alice Atkinsons son Patricks first day at reception was supposed to be tomorrow.

As the scale of the issue around concreted used in public buildings emerges LGC's sister title, NCE looked at how widespread the problem is.  After the

Hundreds of engineers are set to scramble to schools tomorrow, it has been reported, to inspect risky sites that may have been built with the aerated concrete, known as RAAC.

The UK government vowed Sunday to "do what it takes" to ensure pupils' safety, after scores of schools were forced to shut bui...

Government vows to 'do what it takes' to ensure pupils’ safety

One document based on assessment conducted at West Suffolk Hospital in April warned of a catastrophic and likely risk of potential failure of the main building.

Dame Meg Hillier, chair of the public accounts committee, said the problems that have forced more than 100 schools to shut classrooms over safety fears are just the tip of the iceberg

More than 100 schools and colleges in England have been told to close buildings made with a type of concrete that is prone to collapse - just days before term restarts next week.

RAAC is a cheap, lightweight, bubbly material that was used in construction between the 1950s and 1990s, when a report found structural deficiencies mean it only has a lifespan of around 30 years. It was mostly used for flat roofs - but also in walls and floors.

Schools minister Nick Gibb (pictured) attempted to calm worries as he said: Parents can be assured that if they havent heard from schools, that it is safe to send their children into school.