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<p>The Government is taking the potential impact from the tragic Grenfell Tower fire
very seriously. Building owners across the public sector estate have been contacted
to ensure any risks are managed and dealt with appropriately and promptly. As part
of this, we have contacted all bodies responsible for safety in schools, further education
colleges and universities instructing them to carry out checks to identify any building
which may require further investigation.</p><p>The two schools to date, where ACM
cladding has been identified and tested, have been alerted to the results. As a precautionary
step, both schools have already been inspected by the Fire and Rescue Service who
confirmed appropriate measures are in place to mitigate the risks from potential fire,
and the buildings have now been declared safe for continued use.</p><p>The Department
for Education is continuing to work closely with the schools concerned to support
them and ensure all the necessary steps are taken to ensure the continued safety of
the buildings.</p><p>All schools already have to follow a range of strict fire safety
regulations designed to ensure they are as safe as possible and well prepared in the
event of a fire. They must have robust plans to follow in the event of a fire, conduct
regular fire drills, install sprinklers if an assessment deems them necessary and
typically have multiple exit routes.</p>
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