For years now, school examinations always fall in the hottest months of the year. It has become somewhat of a joke that the best time to plan a holiday in the UK is when the kids are taking their GCSE examinations, as the weather is usually hot around this time. Air conditioning is not something usually associated with the learning environment but looking back, we can all relate to endless hours spent in stuffy classrooms waiting for the bell to ring, sticky, sweaty, and falling asleep as the teacher’s voice drones in the background. It seems very unfair that there are still kids sitting in examination halls in discomfort doing the most important exams of their lives.

THE NON-AIR CONDITIONED SCHOOL

There are many schoolteachers who are filled with dread when the weather forecast is promising a heat wave, as it makes for difficult teaching conditions and affects performance of the pupils whether taking examinations or not. Many schools rely heavily on examination results in these days of league tables and performance measurements therefore it is becoming more important to provide a comfortable environment for pupils and teachers. Air conditioning for schools is gradually on the increase as school boards realise that not only can they make savings on their conventional heating and cooling systems, but also there are beneficial environmental effects, which is a bonus for any school looking for green status awards.

There is no maximum temperature, which requires a school has to close unlike severe cold, weather when an establishment has to close down once it is below a certain temperature. Yet, in many ways, very hot temperatures have as many issues for comfort and health. Issues such as dehydration and heat fatigue can occur and children playing outdoors in severe temperatures of summer can suffer sunstroke, especially if there is no way for them to cool down indoors.

BENEFITS

Air conditioning in schools offers a better way to keep pupils and staff comfortable leaving teachers able to concentrate on teaching and pupils learning. Many schools are limited on teaching space and overcrowded classrooms or portakabins can make the space intolerable especially for smaller children who can become dangerously distressed in excessive heat. For temporary classrooms, one solution for air conditioning for schools that is popular is portable air conditioning units that can be used in whichever space they are required. This is fine for any classroom, but for a total solution, an air conditioning system for the entire school will reap dividends repeatedly.

While the UK’s temperate climate means great fluctuations in temperature are not usually the norm, recent years have shown marked changes with heat waves and arctic weather commonplace.

Air conditioning for schools is an investment that will pay back in improved environment, better air quality, green operation, and controllability that will allow the most efficient use of the air conditioning system.

Installing air conditioning in schools will bring welcome benefits. Installation by our professional accredited engineers is precise and timely due to our experience. We carefully select the best products in the business with an emphasis on quiet, efficient, and durable equipment that has green credentials – especially for education establishments. The improvements will be quickly seen with quality of life improving for sufferers of asthma or hay fever. The chance of accidents actually increases by 25% when the air temperature is above 24 degrees and productivity drops by 15% or more. Clearly, this is of great interest to schools where staff are in “loco parentis”.

From small nurseries to large secondary schools, we have the solutions to give your pupils the edge when it comes to examinations and productivity. We offer no obligation advice and quotations and welcome your call.