Classroom Climate Assessments

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We assess the physical learning environment to help schools create classrooms that are safe, comfortable and conducive to learning. Assessments can include temperature, ventilation, indoor air quality, CO₂ levels, humidity, lighting (lux), acoustics and other environmental factors, together with practical recommendations to support pupil wellbeing, staff comfort and improved learning conditions.

 

Keeping Classrooms Cooler

Sustainable Classroom Cooling & Solar Shading Solutions for Schools

 

​​As temperatures continue to rise across the UK, many schools are finding that classrooms become increasingly uncomfortable during the summer months. Overheating can affect pupil concentration, staff wellbeing and the overall learning environment.

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At JEM Business Consulting, we work closely with schools every day. Through conversations with headteachers, school business managers and estates teams across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex and the wider East of England, one challenge is being raised more frequently than ever before:

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How can schools keep classrooms cooler without the significant cost and energy demands of installing air conditioning?

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A Practical Approach

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Rather than relying solely on mechanical cooling, we believe there is significant potential to reduce overheating through carefully designed passive solutions that prevent heat entering the building in the first place.

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Working alongside experienced engineers and fabricators, we are currently developing an innovative external solar shading concept designed specifically for school buildings.

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The aim is simple:

• Reduce solar heat gain.

• Improve classroom comfort.

• Maintain natural daylight.

• Support school sustainability objectives.

• Provide an affordable retrofit solution suitable for existing schools.

 

Looking Beyond a Single Product

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Our vision is to develop a wider Classroom Climate approach that helps schools understand and manage overheating.

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This may include:

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• Classroom climate assessments.

• Thermal surveys and temperature monitoring.

• Passive cooling strategies.

• External solar shading systems.

• Advice on reducing reliance on mechanical cooling.

• Practical solutions that support Climate Action Plans and estate management strategies.​

 

Every school is different, and our focus is on helping schools identify the most appropriate and cost-effective approach for their buildings.

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Designed with Schools in Mind

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Any future solution will be developed around the practical needs of schools:

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• Cost-effective.

• Low maintenance.

• Durable and long-lasting.

• Suitable for retrofit installation.

• Designed to minimise disruption during school holidays.

 

Supporting Schools Across the East of England

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We are particularly interested in speaking with schools in:

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• Cambridgeshire

• Peterborough

• Bedfordshire

• Hertfordshire

• Essex

• Norfolk

• Suffolk

• Lincolnshire

• Northamptonshire

 

If your classrooms experience excessive heat during the summer, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss your experiences and explore practical solutions together.

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Register Your Interest

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We are currently exploring opportunities to work with schools interested in participating in early discussions and future pilot projects.

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If you would like to find out more, or simply share the challenges your school is experiencing, please get in touch.

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Together, we can help create cooler, more comfortable learning environments for pupils and staff.

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"Keeping Classrooms Cooler – Practical, Affordable Solutions for a Changing Climate."

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JEM Classroom Climate

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"Innovative climate resilience solutions for schools."

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• Classroom Climate Assessment

• Classroom Climate Canopy

• Classroom Climate Monitor

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