Teaching in Raac school back to normal - teachers

Image caption, Temporary buildings have restored normal learning, say teachers
  • Author, Ian Reeve
  • Role, 大象传媒 News, North East and Cumbria

Pupils have returned to a secondary school that was found to have a type of concrete at the centre of safety concerns.

St Leonard鈥檚 Catholic School in Durham was forced to close in September due to the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac).

Pupils have since been taught in various places such as PE hall and a hotel.

But the installation of temporary classrooms has led to a 鈥渘ormal school environment again", one teacher said.

Deputy Head Teacher Katie Darmody said: 鈥淭he pupils are all in classes of 30 now and we鈥檙e back on one school site."

Although the classrooms are temporary, and due to be replaced by new school buildings in 2026, the staff say they do not have a temporary feel.

"They have interactive whiteboards and the highest level of technology. We have air conditioning in all the classrooms," said fellow Deputy Head Teacher Vicky Curry.

"The pupils are really pleased to be learning in that normal school environment again."

Follow 大象传媒 North East on , and . Send your story ideas to northeastandcumbria@bbc.co.uk.

More stories from 大象传媒 North East and Cumbria
Pupils in unsafe schools need exam help - report