Temporary classes for pupils at asbestos school
PRIMARY school children won’t be able to return to their classrooms in September because their building is so riddled with asbestos.
The deadly fibres were found by builders extending and refurbishing the school.
But while they finish the work, around 150 three to 11-year-olds will be taught in six temporary classrooms costing almost £200,000.
The find was made in June by construction workers at Thomas Gray School, Bootle.
School authorities closed the school for six days and made arrangements to transfer teaching to nearby St George of England High School.
The children had separate classrooms and toilets and free school meals were available. A shuttle bus was also put on.
Teaching space at the senior school will not be available for the forthcoming school year.
Thomas Gray went through an asbestos assessment survey before the work started but the builders found more than expected.
