A secondary school remains partially closed today (November 10) due to a serious water leak.
Ridgewood Community High School in Burnley closed on Monday, November 9, and remains partially shut on Tuesday, November 10.
The closure affects Year 7 and Year 9 classes.
According to the school, the leak has caused significant damage to the Year 7 area and the complex needs base, forcing the school to keep affected classrooms closed.
Walls and flooring need to be replaced and the affected classrooms will be closed until Thursday.
Ian Carden, headteacher at Ridgewood Community High School, said: "Following a serious water leak, significant damage has been caused to the Year 7 and Complex Needs base.
"The damage is greater than initially anticipated, with walls and flooring needing to be replaced before the classrooms can be safely used again.
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"The affected classes will remain closed until Thursday while essential repairs take place.
"We have carefully considered alternative arrangements, but unfortunately the extent of the damage and the specialist needs of our pupils mean we cannot safely accommodate all affected classes elsewhere in the school.
"We appreciate how difficult this unexpected disruption will be for pupils and their families, particularly when the familiarity and routine of school are so important."
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