Hartlepool school to re-open

Gill Alexander, the Chief Executive of Hartlepool Borough Council, said: “We can confirm Barnard Grove Primary School will reopen tomorrow following the temporary three day closure to enable an independent survey of the building to take place.

“This survey has now been completed and parents and carers can be reassured the building is safe.

“You may see workmen on site at the weekend but they will be carrying out purely precautionary checks and there is no cause for concern.

“We would like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding over the past week.”