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An approved school was a type of residential institution in the United Kingdom to which young people could be sent by a court, usually for committing offences but sometimes because they were deemed to be beyond parental control. They were modelled on ordinary boarding schools, from which it was relatively easy to leave without permission. This set approved schools apart from borstals, a tougher and more enclosed kind of youth prison.
The term came into general use in 1933 when approved schools were created out of the earlier "industrial" and earlier "reformatory" schools. Following the Children and Young Persons Act 1969, they were replaced by Community Homes, with responsibility devolved to local councils; in Singapore, which by then was no longer under British rule, the term approved schools continued to exist.

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  1. A

    Are there any US code approved flexible waste pipes for toilets?

    Hi there, I am a college student working on a project that involves plumbing. My team and I are currently at a bit of a snag though. We need to be able to bend and move the waste pipe for our toilet but are not sure if flexible/corrugated/accordion pipes are code approved in the US. Any info on...
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    • america approved code flexible pipes toilets usa waste waste pipes
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: USA
  2. Gazzt

    New work wear range lol, ministry of defence approved

    Customer won't know your there
  3. S

    Do I have to go with maker's approved engineer to keep warranty active?

    3-year old boiler... will my 7-year warranty be affected if I switch the annual service to a plumber other than the installer? We're looking at another local small-business man who is on the Gas Safe list and 'ticks all the right boxes', but is not on the maker's list.
  4. M

    Wras approved flexi?

    I guess a flexi that is used on a toilet supply needs to be wras approved. Even though its not supplying drinking water. But incase the system experiences back flow. Am I correct?
  5. G

    Shut off valve for lpg hob requirement

    Hi I am considering renting out my house in Scotland and have an lpg hob in the kitchen. I am aware I need a gas safety certificate and a mate who was an approved gas safe plumber (now retired) has had a quick look and thinks I may need a shut off valve installed under the hob, I have every...
  6. C

    Potable expansion vessel hose

    Hi guys , I've heard that you can't use potable expansion vessel hoses now when installing new unvented cylinder. As it is not wras approved. It must be piped up rigid .is this true ? What do you guys do ??
  7. J

    Combination Pressure relief valve?

    Hi All I have attached an image of what I 'think' is a 22mm pressure relief valve, can anyone tell me where I can get a replacement for this John
    • John Buxton
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    • approved combination pressure pressure relief valve relief valve
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  8. R

    Anyone understand Approved Document H - length of WC branch?

    I'm just trying to get my head around this one. I need to understand this stuff for my NVQ. Table 2, page 9, 'Common branch discharge pipes (unventilated)' tells us: The WC outlet can have a maximum 15m unventilated branch and that a maximum of one WC can connect if the outlet is less than...
  9. D

    How to be approved Plumber Or Gas engineer

    Hi all currently studenting for plumbing qualification. but i was wondering if you can become an approved plumber & gas engineer like you can become an approved electrician and have a card which says your approved. is there such a thing :confused:
  10. H

    Watersafe

    Anyone joined this scheme?
  11. L

    Anyone looking to recruit JTL approved apprentices?

    Hi, I am an Employer Engagement officer at JTL (government funded leading work based learning provider) who offer Plumbing apprenticeship training programmes for ages between 16-23. At present I am focussing on the North East of England. What we do: We have a host of JTL approved...
  12. I

    Water regs documents

    Hi Guys Wondered if this may be worth putting in as a sticky for G3? Planning Portal - Approved Document G - Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency Russ
  13. J

    New plumbing Pliers

    We have developed a new set of pliers that aid the installation of copper pipe. We are trying to go into production with the tool but have been told that we might need to get the tool approved first. I have asked WRAS for there opinion but as many of you already know WRAS do not deal with things...
  14. C

    Water Regulations approved booster Pumpset

    Got go and see a potential one Monday pm - I think its a grundfos - effort - bumps things up to 11/12 litres a min but is water regs legal -------- anybody know the name model make and has anybody fitted them - are they any good. They boost up combis in low water pressure/volume areas and steal...
    • Centralheatking
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    • approved boost booster grundfos pressure pump regulations water water regulations
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Plumbing Jobs | The Job-board
  15. F

    B & Q approved tradesman

    Is was in my local B & Q the other day & see a poster about having a approved tradesman doing work for the joe public. (not sure if this is the right place to post this thread, please move if not, thanks mods) Picked up a leaflet & had a little dig around but couldn't find much info on it...
  16. jtsplumbing

    Approved Energy Services Ltd ?

    Approved Energy Services Ltd, anyone had dealings with them, are they anything to do with BG ? seems a large Co, looking for installers Devon area !!
  17. E

    Flexible tap connectors - quality of

    Some of these last well for years, and others seem to fail quickly. Is there a British Standard? Can anyone suggest good brands?
  18. hammers4spanner

    doc m pack

    whats the difference between a doc m and dda pack ? if any??
  19. kozak1968

    Part L Again

    Has Part L changed alot in 5 years? I got a reminder that its due and I am wondering if i need to renew it considering its about £150 plus a lost days money.
  20. L

    Soil stack info required.....one for the elders!

    Evening chaps, Just started pricing up a new build, its a 4 bed house. It has upstairs 2 x en suites and a master bathroom (one bed is deprived) I've just noticed on the plans, that all of the appliances: 3x w.c's, 3x showers( one a wet room), 3x basins and a huge bath are...
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