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<p>The department published a report on the condition of the school estate in England
in May 2021, entitled ‘Condition of School Buildings Survey – Key Findings’. The report
can be found here: <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/989912/Condition_of_School_Buildings_Survey_CDC1_-_key_findings_report.pdf"
target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/989912/Condition_of_School_Buildings_Survey_CDC1_-_key_findings_report.pdf</a>.
We plan to publish the underlying school level building condition data, collected
in the Condition Data Collection programme, later this year.</p><p>Local authorities,
academy trusts and governing bodies are responsible for the management of the physical
condition and building safety in schools, using their local knowledge, and understanding
of their school estate. This includes carrying out the appropriate surveys, condition
checks and fire safety inspections on an on-going basis.</p><p>Last year, the department
wrote to all responsible bodies in England to remind them of their responsibilities
to manage their school estate effectively, maintain it in a safe working condition,
and to comply with all relevant regulations. The department supports responsible bodies
to keep school buildings safe and fit for purpose with an extensive range of guidance.
This guidance can be found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/good-estate-management-for-schools/good-estate-management-for-schools-gems-what-s-new"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/good-estate-management-for-schools/good-estate-management-for-schools-gems-what-s-new</a>.</p>
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