Letter regarding the use of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concreate (RAAC) in schools

Dear Parents/Carers, 

I am sure you will have seen recent news coverage of temporary school closures across England due to the discovery of unsafe building materials. While we understand that this may have caused concerns about potential future disruption, I am writing to reassure you that Hanham Woods is not currently affected by this issue. 

Student and staff safety is of utmost importance to everyone at our Academy, which means we regularly monitor our buildings and grounds to ensure they are remain good condition and fit for purpose. 

As such – and in line with Department for Education (DfE) guidelines on the use of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concreate (RAAC) in schools – a meticulous assessment of our site was conducted last year. This involved visual analysis, and scrutiny of building and maintenance records based on DfE guidance. I am pleased to say that this assessment confirmed that our site is currently free of the type of concrete which has given rise to these concerns. 

I hope this will ease any worries you might have felt about potential future disruption to your child’s learning. However, should you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. 

Mr O’Callaghan 

Principal