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<p>A list of education settings with confirmed RAAC and the funding route to remove
RAAC was published on 8 February. This is available at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/reinforced-autoclaved-aerated-concrete-raac-management-information"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/reinforced-autoclaved-aerated-concrete-raac-management-information</a>.</p><p>
</p><p>The government is funding the removal of RAAC either through grants, or through
the School Rebuilding Programme (SRP). The longer-term requirements of each school
or college will vary depending on the extent of the issue and nature and design of
the buildings. Permanently removing RAAC may involve refurbishment of existing buildings
or rebuilding affected buildings.</p><p> </p><p>Schools joining the SRP will be prioritised
for delivery according to the condition need of their buildings, readiness to proceed,
and efficiency of delivery. The department will also take into account the suitability
and longevity of the temporary accommodation they are using. The department has committed
to responsible bodies that it will confirm when works are expected to start by the
end of the summer term.</p><p> </p><p>For schools and colleges receiving grants, the
department is working with responsible bodies to support them to agree the scope of
works they are procuring. In some cases, this may involve undertaking technical assessments
to inform the design of building works and in other cases the removal of RAAC is already
underway and will be completed in the coming months.</p>
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