Schoolchildren are set to spend the last week of term sweating through their school blazers and socks as temperatures reach 36C.
Despite the hot weather, strict rules around behaviour and uniforms remain in place. There is no maximum temperature set by law where schools must send pupils home, but the National Union of Teachers (NUT) recommend that 26C should be a trigger point.
The NUT expects schools to plan for the hot weather. Schools should have measures in place to reduce the temperature when staff become uncomfortable or when temperatures are forecast to be excessive.
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The NUT's safety briefing said: "If in doubt, 26C should be used as the trigger for these measures. Other steps may also need to be considered such as closing classrooms which are unacceptably hot and teaching classes elsewhere, or even sending pupils home, provided reasonable notice has been given to parents."
According to the Mirror, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), who provide the regulatory framework for workplace health and safety in Britain, has explained what to do if things get uncomfortable.
They said: "During working hours, the temperature in all workplaces inside buildings shall be reasonable."
Employers and schools must also provide “clean, fresh air” and keep temperatures at a comfortable level. Shades should be provided where necessary and special measures, such as electric fans or portable air-cooling equipment, should be provided if needed.
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