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DfE sprinklers plan leaves most schools ‘exposed to fires’, warn campaigners

The government’s proposal to only advise the use of sprinklers in some new schools will leave the majority “exposed...

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
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Small academy trusts told to use reserves to fund urgent safety repairs

The government has warned small academy trusts and sixth form colleges they will be denied funding for urgent health...

Tom Belger
Tom Belger
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Fire chiefs to challenge government over ‘backward step’ of sprinklers plans

Fire chiefs are set to challenge a government consultation on sprinklers in classrooms, claiming the proposals are “taking the...

Schools Week Reporter
Schools Week Reporter
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DfE snubs calls for sprinklers in all new schools

The Department for Education (DfE) is planning to amend guidance to recommend fire suppression systems – such as sprinklers- ...

James Carr
James Carr
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Sprinklers still not mandatory for school rebuilding projects

Sprinklers are unlikely to be made mandatory in the 50 school rebuilding projects announced last week because the government’s...

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth