Advice during a heat wave

Please ensure that your child brings extra drinking water for the last few days of school – if possible keep it in the fridge overnight or add ice to their bottle.

If possible, children should bring a hat/ apply suncream and wear PE kit.

We will also be following the guidance below.

 

Please find attached link and guidance for advice during a heat wave.

https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2022/07/14/advice-for-schools-and-other-education-settings-during-a-heatwave/

Please refer to HSE guidance for more information about Maximum heat:


The health and safety executive provides 
general advice for employers on how to maintain a more comfortable working environment in high temperatures

By law there is no maximum temperature for a workplace but the Health and Safety Executive is clear that the temperature in any workplace, including education settings, should be reasonable.