Failure to plan for rising temperatures has left UK’s schools sweltering

As summer temperatures soar, UK schools are struggling with inadequate planning for climate change, leaving many classrooms uncomfortably hot. Beaconsfield primary in west London, with its century-old, well-adapted building, contrasts sharply with its newer, sweltering counterpart, highlighting a systemic failure to incorporate heat resilience in modern designs. This issue underscores the urgent need for comprehensive climate adaptation strategies in education infrastructure, as rising temperatures pose significant risks to students' health and learning environments.