Two more Greater Manchester schools named as being affected by crumbling concrete crisis

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Two further schools in Bolton are impacted by the crisis over potentially dangerous crumbling concrete, it has emerged. More than 150 schools across England have been told by the government they need to shut facilities - or put urgent safety measures in place - because of the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC).

It follows the collapse last week of a beam previously thought to have been safe. Canon Slade High School on Bradshaw Brow has sent a letter to parents informing them of the situation there.

The school will re-open for the start of term but areas will be out of bounds whilst 'remedial work' is carried out they say. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features The letter, signed by the school's head Karen Sudworth and CEO of the Bishop Fraser Trust which runs the school, Tania Lewyckyj, says: "There are areas containing RAAC.

These are no longer accessible by students or staff whilst remedial work takes place. "We have acted as quickly as possible in the light of the new regulations, but we were surprised by the notification with days to go before we open to our children. "We hope this information is clear and informative and you are assured of your child's safety in school.