Decision affects secondaries and primaries approved by previous government using its ‘free school’ application processUK politics live – latest updatesMinisters have paused plans to open 44 new state schools in...
Read MoreLeader of headteachers’ union warns of disruption to students’ learning and urges government actionA headteachers’ union is calling on the government to provide “financial protection” for schools at...
Read MoreFreedom of information requests show such was haste to open new schools unsuitable buildings were purchased without checks for asbestos or unstable concreteThe government failed to carry out detailed surveys that would reveal...
Read MoreExclusive: analysis suggests bill could rise much further, with major rebuilding programme possible instead of temporary fixesThe cost of fixing the school buildings crisis in England is approaching £150m and could rise...
Read MoreNick Gibb says buildings continue to be surveyed for risk of collapse after over 150 were told to shutThe schools minister has warned more schools in England could face closure after more than 150 were told to shut just days...
Read MoreUnsafe buildings force thousands of children into temporary spaces or remote learningPupils across England are being taught in church and village halls, temporary classrooms and remotely at home, as crumbling school buildings...
Read MoreTeachers and parents voice fury over risk to life in England’s crumbling classrooms as DfE keeps survey details from public scrutinyMinisters sparked a furious row over the safety of thousands of dilapidated school...
Read MoreLeak reveals fears of education department that Treasury needs to stump up billions for rebuildingHeadteachers fight for funds for dilapidated classroomsMany school buildings in England are now in such disrepair they are a...
Read MoreHundreds of schools are queueing for cash to replace leaky roofs and failing heating. Yet each year only 50 will get money to rebuildEngland’s crumbling schools ‘a risk to life’When it rains, the pupils at...
Read MoreInfrastructure projects will help revive economy after Covid-19 crisis, PM will sayCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageSchools in England are being promised a £1bn rebuilding programme as...
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