Rejected petition: Review and strengthen heatwave guidance for schools in England
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We want the Government to review and strengthen heatwave guidance for schools in England by introducing clear classroom temperature limits. Where temperatures become unsafe and cannot be reduced through cooling measures, schools should move to remote learning or temporarily close.
Many schools in England were not designed for prolonged periods of extreme heat and lack air conditioning. During heatwaves, classroom temperatures can become unsafe for pupils and staff, affecting health, wellbeing, concentration and learning. We want the Government to introduce clear national temperature thresholds and guidance, including when schools should consider remote learning or temporary closure if classrooms become excessively hot.
Why was this petition rejected?
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You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:
Legislate a statutory maximum temperature for classrooms and fund school cooling
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/774023We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.