00:00Hot classrooms are becoming a growing concern across UK schools.
00:03Parents and teachers say rising temperatures are making some classrooms difficult to work and learn in.
00:10The BBC has heard reports of pupils and teachers passing out during hot spells.
00:14Some exam halls have reached 33 degrees Celsius, while one school said classrooms hit 40 degrees last year.
00:21Children with medical conditions or special educational needs can be especially vulnerable.
00:27Eight-year-old Amelia, who cannot regulate her body temperature, reportedly became floppy and unresponsive in class during hot weather.
00:35Teachers say heat can cause headaches, tiredness, sickness, and poor concentration.
00:41Experts warn it can also affect exam performance.
00:44The Climate Change Committee says high indoor temperatures can disrupt learning and increase health risks.
00:50Architects say schools need shade, ventilation, lighter surfaces, and better insulation.
00:55The Department for Education says it is considering climate-related proposals.
01:00But school leaders say urgent investment is needed as hotter summers become more common.
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