A UKHSA Red Heat-Health Alert is currently in force across the region until 23:00 on Friday 26 June.
As a result, I wanted to communicate with you the actions we are undertaking in school in response to this.
Keeping indoor environments cool
- We will be closing blinds on sun‑facing windows during the day
- Windows will be opened early morning when cooler and then air conditioning units will be available in all classrooms
Adapting the school day
- We will reduce and reschedule outdoor activities
- PE lessons will be modified – low-intensity/ indoor activities
Hydration
- We will ensure children have regular access to drinking water reminding children to drink water frequently
- Encourage children to refill water bottles regularly- please make sure your child has a drink bottle in school
Clothing and uniform flexibility
- Our school uniform is already very lightweight, and we do not want to encourage children to wear clothing which covers less of their skin, however if you feel your child’s uniform is too heavy and they would benefit from looser fitting items in a lighter fabric we understand. Please make sure they are not exposed further to the sun.
- Please consider supplying your child with a sunhat.
- Protecting from the sun
- Please apply sunscreen before school, if your child has particularly fair skin and would benefit from an additional application throughout the day, do send them in with additional cream that they can apply themselves.
- We will utilise shaded areas for breaks and activities and limit time spent in direct sunlight
Supporting vulnerable individuals
- We will actively monitor pupils at higher risk and ensure individual needs are considered, including care plans where applicable