Raac: Grantham College to get funding to rebuild

Grantham College is one of 110 schools and colleges in England to get funding to rebuild Raac affected buildings

A college forced to close some of its classrooms after potentially dangerous concrete was discovered is to get government money to rebuild.

Grantham College in Lincolnshire was found to have rooms with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac).

The building material contains bubbles which makes it susceptible to water damage, weakening its structure.

The college is one of more than 100 across England to receive funding from the School Rebuilding Programme.

Raac was discovered in a large workshop, offices in the college's library and engineering blocks in September.

The site remained open to students but timetables were changed so teaching could continue.

Announcing the funding, Education Secretary Gillian Keegan said: "Our priority will always be to ensure the safety of pupils and staff, which is why we took a cautious approach for schools and colleges.

"Although the technical advice does not recommend removal in all cases where it is present, we have taken a precautionary approach for the education estate in England to remove Raac."