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<p>The Department takes the issue of asbestos in schools seriously, and is committed
to supporting schools, local authorities and academy trusts to fulfil their duty to
manage asbestos safely, in line with the Control of Asbestos Regulations (2012). The
Department has taken significant steps in recent years to strengthen schools’ approach
to managing asbestos, including publishing refreshed guidance for schools in 2017
and launching the Asbestos Management Assurance Process earlier this year.</p><p>
</p><p>The response has been positive. The Department is, however, writing to schools
and responsible bodies that did not participate in the assurance process to set out
their legal duties and ask them to confirm that asbestos management plans are in place,
where required.</p><p> </p><p>The Department is also working closely with the Health
and Safety Executive, which as the regulator, is empowered to take action where they
feel that it is necessary.</p>
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