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Heatwave impact on European schools and kindergartens

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Extreme heatwaves across Europe have prompted educators and health agencies to address rising temperatures in schools and early childhood settings. In Austria and Germany, educators have reported that temperatures exceeding 30°C have strained kindergartens and schools. In Austria, teachers have called for structural solutions like air-conditioning and greener spaces, noting that current funding may be inadequate for long-term safety. In Germany, indoor temperatures in some districts have reached the mid-30s°C, making instruction difficult due to a lack of cooling equipment. In Bavaria, the State Medical Association has proposed a heat protection plan suggesting that no exams or new exam-relevant material be taught when indoor classroom temperatures reach 30°C. Experts warn that children absorb heat faster than adults and that heat stress can impair cognitive performance and memory. While the Philologists Association (bpv) supports adapting learning content to temperatures, they noted a lack of official statistics despite teacher reports of classrooms frequently exceeding comfortable thermal zones. In the United Kingdom, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued heat-health alerts categorized into Yellow, Amber, and Red levels to manage risks. ~~However, following~~ Following reports of classroom temperatures exceeding 40°C, the National Education Union (NEU) is urging the government to implement legal maximum temperature limits to protect students from heat exhaustion and ~~migraines.~~ migraines and to encourage investment in school resilience.

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