Four schools in Kent have been forced to close temporarily following safety concerns.
Kent County Council (KCC) said they had to shut them after being "unexpectedly informed" of new guidelines by the Department of Education (DfE) regarding concrete in the buildings.
KCC said they appreciate these closures will be "extremely disruptive" for pupils, staff, parents and carers.
A DfE spokesperson said the safety of pupils and staff is "paramount".
The schools which have closed are:
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Birchington Church of England Primary School
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Sunny Bank Primary School, Murston, Sittingbourne
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Palmarsh Primary School, Hythe
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St James Church of England Primary School, Tunbridge Wells
