Over 100 schools and colleges in the UK have been instructed to partially or fully close buildings constructed with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) due to safety concerns. The decision to close the schools just three days before the new term was made as soon as evidence emerged, according to schools minister Nick Gibb. He stated that the government had proactively sought out the evidence and worked with experts to understand the consequences for schools. The closures occurred over the summer but could have happened at any time.

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