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Schools need to change for good to help children cope with heatwaves – here’s how
United Kingdom🏛️ PoliticsCenter3 hr. ago

Schools need to change for good to help children cope with heatwaves – here’s how

This article discusses the challenges UK schools faced during the record-breaking heatwaves of Summer 2026, with temperatures exceeding 35°C for four consecutive months. Over 1,000 schools closed or sent students home early due to inadequate cooling systems and poor building design. The National Education Union recommends a classroom temperature limit of 26°C, though there is no legal requirement. School leaders struggled with balancing safety and education, with some adopting creative solutions like relaxing dress codes and relocating classes to cooler spaces. The Department for Education praised schools for maintaining operations despite the heat, noting that 90% of students attended regularly. The article highlights potential long-term changes, such as adjusting school terms to avoid peak heat periods, but acknowledges practical obstacles.

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Schools need to change for good to help children cope with heatwaves – here’s how

This article discusses the challenges UK schools faced during the record-breaking heatwaves of Summer 2026, with temperatures exceeding 35°C for four consecutive months. Over 1,000 schools closed or sent students home early due to inadequate cooling systems and poor building design. The National Education Union recommends a classroom temperature limit of 26°C, though there is no legal requirement. School leaders struggled with balancing safety and education, with some adopting creative solutions like relaxing dress codes and relocating classes to cooler spaces. The Department for Education praised schools for maintaining operations despite the heat, noting that 90% of students attended regularly. The article highlights potential long-term changes, such as adjusting school terms to avoid peak heat periods, but acknowledges practical obstacles.

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