NAHT survey says widespread disrepair forcing closure of playgrounds and classrooms, with Send facilities also hit
Half 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%).
“I have toilets that urgently need replacement, and I do not have the funds to do so. There is a collapsed drain and every time it rains the playground is flooded,” one headteacher said.
Two in five (41%) say facilities at their school reserved for children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send), including dedicated classrooms, sensory rooms and outdoor spaces, are unfit for use.
