Number of English schools with Raac increases to 174
New figures published by the government show the number of schools in England affected by crumbling concrete (RAAC) has increased to 174.
The number was 147 as of 30 August but has now increased by 27 as of 14 September.
Officials said surveyors have been checking hundreds of schools every week for reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete, known as Raac.
The government said it would be updating its list every two weeks.