"Britain's Schools Plagued by Widespread Disrepair: Report Reveals Alarming State of Infrastructure. A shocking new survey by the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has exposed the dire state of many UK schools, with half of headteachers claiming that parts of their facilities are either out of use or unfit for purpose due to issues such as leaks, damp, and mould. The findings are particularly concerning, as they suggest that schools are being forced to close playgrounds and classrooms due to the sheer scale of the problem. Furthermore, the survey reveals that a staggering 73% of schools are struggling with toilet blocks that are either closed or not fit for use, raising serious questions about the safety and well-being of students."
NAHT survey says widespread disrepair forcing closure of playgrounds and classrooms, with Send facilities also hitHalf of headteachers say parts of their school are either out of use or unfit for purpose due to leaks, damp, mould, asbestos, ageing boilers and malfunctioning fire doors, according to a new survey by the National Association of Head Teachers(NAHT).Among those who say their schools are suffering, almost three-quarters (73%) say they have toilet blocks that are either closed (8%) or not fit for purpose (65%). Continue reading...