Temperature limits could be set in schools for future heatwaves – what to know

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEducation Secretary Bridget Phillipson has not ruled out setting temperature limits for school buildings, following England and Wales experiencing their warmest spring on record. The consideration follows a late May heatwave where temperatures surpassed 35C in some areas, with experts warning of an 80 per cent likelihood of an "El Niño" summer. Teaching unions, such as the NEU, have called for maximum working temperatures in schools to protect learning, exam periods, and the well-being of staff and children. Phillipson acknowledged that extreme temperatures make teaching and learning difficult, indicating the government is closely examining the needs of schools. This discussion occurs as the government implements a £1 billion plan to make school estates climate-resilient, amidst warnings that the UK is not adapting sufficiently to the climate crisis. In fullMinister refuses to rule out temperature limits in schools after May heatwaveThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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