Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 14087

Schools: Temperature

Tabled: 29 June 2026
Answered: 7 July 2026

Question

Alex Mayer

LabourDunstable and Leighton Buzzard

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of heatwaves on schools and pupils’ learning.

Answer

Josh MacAlister
The department recognises that heatwaves can disrupt pupils’ learning, attendance and wellbeing, and we are committed to supporting schools and responsible bodies to maintain a safe learning environment during periods of extreme heat. While high temperatu...

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