Dozens of schools have switched to remote learning or delayed the start of term because of the concrete crisis
Gillian Keegan was forced to defend her “ultra-cautious” approach on RAAC concrete in schools on Wednesday after being accused of opening a “Pandora’s Box”.
The Education Secretary has faced private criticism from some quarters in Whitehall over the decision to order closures of affected schools last week.
Ms Keegan selected the most cautious option put to her when asked about what to do with schools at risk from reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete, known by its acronym RAAC.
The move triggered a rush from other government departments and public bodies to update on the situation in hospitals, military buildings and even Parliament.