‘Children were calling for their mummies’: UK pupils struggle in 40C-plus classrooms
Summary
Schools in the UK have struggled with extreme heat, with classroom temperatures rising above 40°C (104°F), causing health problems like heatstroke and nausea among students and teachers. Many schools lack air conditioning and proper shading, making it hard to teach or learn during heatwaves, which are becoming more frequent due to climate change.Key Facts
- Some UK classrooms have reached over 40°C during recent heatwaves.
- Students and teachers have suffered from heat-related illnesses such as headaches, nausea, and fainting.
- Teachers have used wet towels and water trays to help cool pupils.
- Many school buildings are old, poorly insulated, and have little or no air conditioning.
- Government advisers say all UK schools should have air conditioning within 25 years.
- Over 1,000 schools in England and Wales closed or partly closed during the June heatwave.
- The heatwaves caused significant school absences, affecting about 20% of school sessions.
- The economic impact of the June heatwave was estimated to be £100–200 million due to lost work and school closures.
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