The recent report, by the National Audit Office, regarding the condition of schools comes as no surprise to us as we’ve been replacing buildings at risk of failure for decades. The “temporary huts” that many of us adults were schooled in, as well as many other typical school buildings, are still in use today awaiting funding, being patched up and repaired as best as they can, to maintain educational provision.

Once schools are approved to move forward for replacement or refurbishment, they often sit in a hiatus where maintenance is halted as much as possible with the knowledge it will be torn down in a short time. This period can often extend to years before works start, exacerbating the appearance of neglect.

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