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Scandal of crumbling classrooms endured by 150,000 children

Source: The Scotsman

Glasgow : United Kingdom | 2 months ago

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Despite progress on decreasing those in the worst condition, and an increase in those categorised as "good", critics warned it would still take years to bring Scotland's school estate up to standard...Overall, 17 per cent of schools were given the rating of A, good; 58 per cent were rated B, satisfactory;...

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Scotland Herald: One school in five in poor state

News Source: Androscoggin News | 2 months ago

One-quarter of Scotland’s school buildings are still in a poor state of repair despite billions of pounds of investment in the past few years, new figures show. A report published yesterday by the Scottish Government found 23% of primaries and...
Scandal of crumbling classrooms endured by 150,000 children

News Source: The Scotsman | 2 months ago

Despite progress on decreasing those in the worst condition, and an increase in those categorised as "good", critics warned it would still take years to bring Scotland's school estate up to standard...Overall, 17 per cent of schools were given the...