As an educator and business owner who frequently hires external venues, I have endured the challenges posed by excessively high indoor temperatures. Whether in teaching spaces, offices, retail shops, or hospitality venues like restaurants, the lack of regulation on maximum temperatures means that learning and working environments frequently become dangerously uncomfortable and stifling. This not only hampers the educational progress of children but also severely impacts the health, safety, and operational efficiency of employees and small businesses.

​Imagine a classroom full of children, or staff working in a hot office, shop, or busy restaurant, trying to function under oppressive, unregulated heat. Concentration wanes, energy depletes, and physical symptoms like dehydration, dizziness, heat exhaustion, and extreme cognitive fatigue set in long before the day ends. It's a distressing scene that repeats itself across the country, yet current UK law does not specify a maximum temperature for indoor working environments, leaving millions vulnerable to overheating.

​Introducing a legal maximum workplace temperature is crucial. Studies have demonstrated that temperatures exceeding 27°C indoors can severely impair physical health, cognitive functions, and productivity. In schools, offices, shops, and restaurants alike, this leads to poor outcomes, increased health risks, and diminished economic performance. Countries like France, Germany, and Spain have already recognized this issue by enacting laws to limit workplace temperatures, setting a precedent that the UK can follow.

​By implementing a legal cap on indoor temperatures across all work and learning environments, we can ensure that employees and students operate in safe, comfortable conditions. Moreover, proper regulation can stimulate economic progression by encouraging investment in effective ventilation, temperature control technologies, and sustainable building practices.

​We urge the UK government to establish clear legal maximum temperature limits for all indoor workspaces—covering offices, shops, restaurants, and educational facilities. This action will help safeguard the physical health and efficiency of workers and students alike, paving the way for a more resilient and productive society.

​Please sign this petition to push for necessary legal reforms that will protect children, employees, and business owners from the harmful physical and cognitive impacts of excessive heat. Together, we can create a healthier, safer, and more productive future for all.