DfE updates advice for schools and councils on School Premises Regulations 2012

The Department for Education has updated its guidance for schools and local authorities on their obligations in relation to the School Premises Regulations 2012.

The advice applies to: local authority-maintained schools; academies and free schools; pupil referral units; special schools not maintained by the local authority; independent schools; and sixth-form colleges

The update takes into account changes to information on toilet facilities, fire safety, acoustic school design and area guidelines.

The advice is also designed to help schools and local authorities understand their obligations and duties in relation to Part 5 of the revised Education (Independent School Standards) (England) Regulations 2010, which came into force on 1 January 2013.

The updated advice note, which is non-statutory, can be viewed here.