Schools consider temperature limits after heatwave
Wednesday 3rd June, 2026
A UK minister didn’t rule out setting maximum indoor temperatures for schools after a late‑May heatwave topped 35°C, prompting unions to call for limits to protect pupils and staff; this follows a £1bn, 10‑year government plan to make school buildings resilient amid warnings of hotter, longer heatwaves linked to climate change and a likely El Niño. This gives Lego a chance to talk about how play and learning can adapt to climate impacts—highlighting cool, safe indoor play solutions, climate‑resilient educational sets, and partnerships that help schools stay comfortable and learning-focused in the UK.
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Rising calls to cap school temperatures are mainstream and affect children's learning environments—Lego could comment on play/learning impacts and cooling solutions for classrooms.
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