# Children cry for mothers as UK classrooms surpass 40°C

Extreme heat in UK classrooms exceeded 40°C, causing distress among students who cried for their parents. The incident highlights inadequate cooling infrastructure in schools and raises concerns for student health during heatwaves.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/education/2026/jul/11/uk-pupils-struggle-extreme-heat-schools-classrooms) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:00:41 GMT