SCHOOL buildings need urgent investment to deal with the worsening effects of climate change, the National Education Union (NEU) warned in an open letter to the Education Secretary today.

In his letter, NEU general secretary Daniel Kebede urged Bridget Phillipson to roll out air conditioning to all schools to protect pupils and staff from extreme heat health risks.

Pupils have been struggling to concentrate and pregnant staff put at risk as this week’s heatwave saw thousands of schools struggling to keep students and staff safe in record-breaking temperatures.

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