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<p>Local authorities, academy trusts and colleges are responsible for their contracts.
The department is, however, working with local authorities and academy trusts to make
sure they have robust contingency plans in place and that these have been actioned
where required. Information available to the department indicates that the number
of local authority and academy trust schools covered by catering, facilities management
or other service contracts with Carillion is relatively low.</p><p>The government’s
priority is to ensure schools can continue to operate as usual. Government is supporting
the official receiver, so that services to schools, including the provision of school
meals, can continue to be delivered.</p><p>We are continuing to monitor the situation
and will work with schools and providers to help minimise any disruption for pupils.</p>
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