Heat Conditions - Hot Weather
Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2017 4:59 pm
Hi,
I was just wondering if anyone had any information or knowledge of what the temperature indoors should be set at. I work in an OOSH center (located in a school hall) which does not have any form of air conditioning. No Fans, nothing! We have 2 sliding doors and a "ventilation system" (vents around the bottom of the hall) however on 40 degree days with 110+ children and educators it isn't pleasant at all. The school has offered us air conditioned rooms which is great but inconvenient at the same time as the children are unsettled and often bored as we can not bring all our resources and toys and craft experiences down with us.
Does anyone know what the maximum temperature should be allowed or know a loop hole that we could use to try and get some form of air con installed in the hall. I've looked in the Regulations and there is nothing stated about temperatures.
We have had parents etc write many emails but nothing seems to be working. I thought if there is a max temp involved we could use this as a bit more of a backup. I know in child care center, nursery rooms for example temperatures must be set between 18-22 in order to keep children safe.
Not only do we need to keep children safe, but the wellbeing of educators is on the line aswell. We don't have a permanent set up, we have to pack away heavy tables and chairs every morning and afternoon and in extreme weather can be dangerous.
I hope this makes sense and will appreciate any ideas or suggestions.
Thanks
Sarah
I was just wondering if anyone had any information or knowledge of what the temperature indoors should be set at. I work in an OOSH center (located in a school hall) which does not have any form of air conditioning. No Fans, nothing! We have 2 sliding doors and a "ventilation system" (vents around the bottom of the hall) however on 40 degree days with 110+ children and educators it isn't pleasant at all. The school has offered us air conditioned rooms which is great but inconvenient at the same time as the children are unsettled and often bored as we can not bring all our resources and toys and craft experiences down with us.
Does anyone know what the maximum temperature should be allowed or know a loop hole that we could use to try and get some form of air con installed in the hall. I've looked in the Regulations and there is nothing stated about temperatures.
We have had parents etc write many emails but nothing seems to be working. I thought if there is a max temp involved we could use this as a bit more of a backup. I know in child care center, nursery rooms for example temperatures must be set between 18-22 in order to keep children safe.
Not only do we need to keep children safe, but the wellbeing of educators is on the line aswell. We don't have a permanent set up, we have to pack away heavy tables and chairs every morning and afternoon and in extreme weather can be dangerous.
I hope this makes sense and will appreciate any ideas or suggestions.
Thanks
Sarah
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