Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what alternative arrangements have been made for young people unable to attend school as a result of the Grenfell Tower fire.

Two schools were temporarily closed as a result of the tragic Grenfell fire.

St Francis of Assisi Primary School was relocated to Sion Manning Secondary School for a short while, but has now returned to their own school.

Kensington Aldridge Academy remains temporarily closed. The Department for Education is working closely with the school, alongside the local authority, to provide the resources that they need. Pupils are currently being taught by Kensington Aldridge Academy staff at nearby Burlington Danes Academy and Latymer Upper School. Specialist counselling support and advice for children, young people and their families has been made available, along with a programme of summer activity.

Kensington Aldridge Academy staff and pupils want to return to their school as soon as possible. As it will not be possible to gain full access to the school over the coming months, a temporary school site will be developed, so that pupils can remain with their school community and continue their education. Pupils, parents and the local community are being kept informed.