Unsafe RAAC concrete recognized at two faculties in north Wales

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A sort of concrete which is liable to collapse has now been found at two faculties in Wales.

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The faculties in north Wales are the primary within the nation the place strengthened autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) has been recognized.

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Two secondary faculties, Ysgol David Hughes and Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi shall be briefly closed, Anglesey county council has confirmed.

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Read extra: Full list of schools affected in concrete crisis

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The short-term closure will enable additional security inspections and imply various planning can happen, the council stated.

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Thousands of pupils in England are already facing disruption at the start of term this week following an order to totally or partially shut 104 faculties due to issues about RAAC.

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Labour in Westminster have attacked the Conservatives' response to issues in regards to the concrete.

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Schools in Wales are the duty of the Labour-run Welsh authorities.

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The Welsh authorities's schooling minister, Jeremy Miles, stated his "main concern" was workers and pupil security.

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"We're making these decisions together to keep staff and pupils safe," he stated.

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"Anglesey council and the schools are doing everything they can to minimise the impact on pupils."

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The minister stated the federal government was working with native authorities throughout Wales and a overview of the newest data held by councils had begun.

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Anglesey council chief Llinos Medi stated issues over RAAC had been an "evolving and emerging national issue".

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"We appreciate this will be disappointing for all staff and pupils. However, their safety is our main priority," she stated.

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Cllr Medi stated the council would work to minimise any disruption to youngsters's schooling.

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