DIOCESE OF HEXHAM AND NEWCASTLE

STATEMENT FROM THE DIOCESAN DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

Statement on Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in Diocesan Schools

The safety of the pupils in our schools is paramount and any potentially unsafe buildings have been identified. The Diocese is working with the Catholic Education Trusts, school leaders, and the DfE to minimize any disruption to the education of pupils. This includes working to make safe and usable any affected buildings and to arrange temporary alternative classroom space where needed including, where suitable, Diocesan premises.

Deborah Fox
Director of Education

Statement Ends. 5 September 2023

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Mgr Andrew Faley, Diocesan Press Officer
Email: pressofficer@diocesehn.org.uk
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