July 20, 2013

UK: School’s out, say teachers, if it’s over 26C

Union leaders have called for a maximum legal temperature limit of 78F (26C) to be introduced, which would allow staff and children to be sent home. Children should be sent home if the temperature in a classroom rises above 78F (26C), teachers’ leaders say.

The recommendation came as the mercury is expected to hit 95F (35C) next week when many pupils will still be at school.The teachers claim that youngsters can become lethargic, unable to concentrate and even faint if it gets too hot. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/topics/weather/10192058/Schools-out-say-teachers-if-its-over-78F.html

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