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
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.