AQW 27947/17-22 Written question to the Minister of Education
To ask the Minister of Education to provide a copy of the circular advising schools of the minimum temperature in a classroom that is safe for staff and pupils to continue to have effective learning.
Asked by Kellie Armstrong MLA on 13 January 2022
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Priority
- Tabled
- 13 January 2022
- Answer due by
- 18 January 2022
- Answered
- 31 January 202218 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Education
- Priority question
- Yes
Answer
DE COVID-19 Guidance for Educational Settings: Section 2: Reduction of Virus Transmission, provides guidance on recommended temperatures in classrooms.
I would draw your attention to the paragraphs on ventilation, specifically:
“To ensure the health, safety and welfare of staff and pupils the ambient temperature in a workplace should not be below 16oC.”
This guidance is available on the Departmental website:
https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-schools-and-educational-settings-northern-ireland