Create national datasets that combine information about school buildings and indoor environments with children's health and education records.
Investigate whether some groups of pupils are more likely than others to be exposed to poor air quality and high temperatures in schools.
Develop reliable methods that can be used to assess how changes made to make schools more environmentally friendly affect children’s health and wellbeing.
Link information about school buildings, air quality, and indoor temperatures with existing health and education data from national research databases in Wales and England.
Examine differences in exposure to poor air quality and heat by factors such as age, sex, ethnic background, family income, and existing health conditions.
Carry out pilot studies to explore:
•Whether poor air quality in schools is linked to worsening asthma symptoms.
• Whether high temperatures in schools are linked to increased pupil absence.
• How indoor air pollutants affect the body, using laboratory studies to better understand their impact on health.
This research will help us understand which children are most affected by poor air quality and overheating in schools, and how these conditions influence health, wellbeing, and learning. The findings will support efforts to create healthier, safer, and more equitable school environments for all children.
