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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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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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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
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Thousands of pounds raised for Derby school devastated in arson attack

A school has launched a heart-felt plea for donations to replace thousands of pounds worth of new books that...

Schools Week Reporter
Schools Week Reporter
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Renewed calls for mandatory sprinklers after schools destroyed

Fire chiefs are again calling for sprinklers to be made mandatory for new and refurbished schools after two devastating...

Schools Week Reporter
Schools Week Reporter
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No sprinklers in any London schools that had fires this year

Not one London school that has had a fire so far this year had sprinklers fitted, the London Fire...

Kathryn Snowdon
Kathryn Snowdon