Hot Weather & Heat Safety in Schools

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About Course

Hot spells are becoming more frequent in the UK. This course follows UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Department for Education advice to help schools and early years settings in England keep children and staff safe in hot weather – from heat-health alerts and keeping classrooms cool, to sun protection, PE and recognising heat exhaustion and heatstroke.

This course provides general awareness of official advice for settings in England. It is not medical advice. In an emergency call 999, and follow your setting’s first aid and medical conditions policies.

What Will You Learn?

  • Understand the UKHSA and Met Office heat-health alert levels Keep classrooms cooler using ventilation, shading and timetabling Apply official advice on sun protection, uniform, hydration and PE Recognise heat exhaustion and heatstroke and respond correctly

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Why heat matters and the alert system
  • Keeping children cool and protected
  • Recognising and responding to heat illness

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

Final Assessment

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