Written questions

Educational Institutions: Temperature

Commons · Question 68739 · Tabled 17 Jul 2025 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 12 Aug 2025

Question

Asked by Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she has taken to ensure that educational institutions in England have adequate policies to ensure the safety of staff and students during heatwaves.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Morgan, 12 Aug 2025

The responsible body, whether a local authority, academy trust, or voluntary-aided body, must ensure the health, safety, and welfare of pupils and staff, including maintaining safe internal environments during hot weather.The department’s Education Hub of...