A small number of schools (7%) had significant enough failings in their systems, meaning enforcement action was required to address them. Most of these failings related to improvements being needed in their management plans or surveys.

HSE has published a report giving full details, including the key findings that schools should: 

• keep an up-to-date survey clearly showing the location of asbestos and highlighting any areas not surveyed
  
• identify any action required by the survey, check to make sure it is completed and update records

• have a clear asbestos management plan specific to the site, and regularly review it
  
• regularly monitor the condition of ACMs
  
• have effective procedures for dealing with any unplanned disturbance of ACMs and providing accurate information to emergency services attending the site
  
• ensure staff have clear roles and responsibilities for managing asbestos and ensure deputies or contingency plans are in place to cover for absences
  
• ensure contractors provide risk assessments, method statements, and evidence of asbestos awareness training

These findings will be used to inform future intervention approaches within the education sector and to help identify areas for improvement in schools.