- Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has not ruled out setting temperature limits for school buildings, following England and Wales experiencing their warmest spring on record.
- The consideration follows a late May heatwave where temperatures surpassed 35C in some areas, with experts warning of an 80 per cent likelihood of an "El Niño" summer.
- Teaching unions, such as the NEU, have called for maximum working temperatures in schools to protect learning, exam periods, and the well-being of staff and children.
- Phillipson acknowledged that extreme temperatures make teaching and learning difficult, indicating the government is closely examining the needs of schools.
- This discussion occurs as the government implements a £1 billion plan to make school estates climate-resilient, amidst warnings that the UK is not adapting sufficiently to the climate crisis.
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