The data shows that there are 156 school settings confirmed as having reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete - known as RAAC - within their estate.
The guidance recommends steps to mitigate the risk from the potential failure of this concrete, including that spaces should remain out of use until appropriate mitigations are in place, even where they would have been deemed ‘non-critical’ previously.
Confederation of School Trusts Chief Executive Leora Cruddas CBE said: "This is a very serious situation and it couldn’t be more disruptive at the start of a new academic year. However, children’s safety must come first so the government is right to proceed with caution.
"It is absolutely imperative that the operational response from the DfE is as strong as possible and that this gets schools and trusts the help they need in this extremely challenging circumstances."
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