South-east England experiences school disruption over unsafe concrete

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Schools in Kent, Sussex and Surrey have closed or partially closed due to the unsafe concrete issue.

By Hamish Mureddu-Reid & Lauren CollinsSchools across south-east England are being disrupted amid concerns about unstable concrete used in buildings.

Schools found with buildings containing reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete have been told by the government theyA "minority" will need to "either fully or partially relocate" to alternative accommodation while those measures are installed, the Department for Education has said.So far, BBC News has learned the following schools are affected in Kent, Sussex and Surrey:Greenway Junior School, Horsham, West Sussex, is closed for all pupils on Tuesday.

St James' Primary School in Tunbridge Wells has closed its junior building temporarily. After receiving advice from the DfE, it says it is aiming to completely reopen on Wednesday.

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