The Safe Air Schools Foundation is a grassroots organisation, guided by experts, advocating for effective and meaningful change in UK schools.
Outside of home, children spend the majority of their time in classrooms where they can be exposed to high levels of air pollution. Until recently, scientific research has focused on the risk of outdoor pollutants, from sources such as road traffic and wood burning. But indoor air quality also really matters.
Indoor pollutants include fine particulate matter, mould, fungal spores & pollen, high levels of CO₂ and airborne viruses (that cause measles, flu and COVID-19). It could also include microscopic pieces of plastic.
Did you know that poor ventilation means indoor air can become up to five times more polluted than outdoor air?
Breathing poor quality air is a well-documented risk to children's immediate and long-term health, as well as cognition. Improving air quality in schools will not only reduce absence rates and safeguard children’s health and wellbeing; there is evidence that it will also sharpen concentration and enhance educational performance.
Find out more here: https://www.safeairschools.org/
