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<p>The Department is aware of the issues with gas supply at Little Ilford School,
which was rebuilt under phase one of the Priority School Building Programme and which
opened in its new building in 2016.</p><p>Air was seeping into the gas system, resulting
in a lack of gas. Major work was carried out on the school’s gas pipework in summer
2018, which initially resolved the issue until late in the autumn term. The contractor,
Wates, carried out testing over a weekend in January and reported blockages in the
gas taps, caused by items including pencils and chewing gum. Wates recommended that
the faulty taps should be replaced or repaired.</p><p>The faulty gas outlets have
now been replaced and repaired by the school and they have been advised to regularly
check for blockages to prevent this issue reoccurring. This appears to have resolved
the issue, but the Department continues to work with the school to monitor the situation
and provide advice and training. Wates will go to the site during half term to ensure
that all gas outlets are working correctly before the children return.</p><p> </p>
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