Petition

Require a maximum safe classroom temperature for schools in England

Rejected 9 signatures

What the petition asks

We want the Government to introduce a legally recognised maximum safe classroom temperature for schools in England and publish national guidance requiring schools to take appropriate action when classrooms exceed that temperature.
Heatwaves are becoming more frequent, but there is no legal maximum classroom temperature in schools. Excessive heat can affect learning, concentration and health, leaving schools without clear national standards. We believe the Government should introduce a maximum safe classroom temperature to protect pupils and staff and ensure schools have clear, evidence-based guidance during periods of extreme heat, reducing inconsistent decisions across schools and ensuring equal protection for all pupils

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:

Legislate a statutory maximum temperature for classrooms and fund school cooling
Legislate a statutory maximum temperature for classrooms and fund school cooling

Timeline

26 Jun 2026 Petition opened for signatures
16 Jul 2026 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 9
Status Rejected
Rejected 16 Jul 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 31 Aug 2026.