Written question asked by Mary Kelly Foy (Labour) on Monday, 5 February 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 February 2024 (named day). It was answered by Damian Hinds (Conservative) on Thursday, 8 February 2024 on behalf of the Department for Education.

Schools: Buildings

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what guidance her Department issues on the minimum temperature at which a temporary classroom can be safely used.

Answer

Guidance on recommended temperatures for classrooms are included in the energy efficiency guidance for schools. This guidance is available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/energy-efficiency-guidance-for-the-school-and-fe-college-estate/energy-efficiency-guidance-for-the-school-and-further-education-college-estate#heating.

More generally, the Health and Safety Executive’s published guidance includes the recommended minimum temperature for working indoors. This guidance can be found at: https://www.hse.gov.uk/temperature/employer/index.htm.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 13067
Session: 2023-24
Subjects: Buildings Schools Temperature
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Schools: Buildings

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