National Heatwave Plan (2018)

The National Heatwave plan is currently and lasts until the 15^th September when temperature thresholds are set to be breached. The threshold for the West Midlands region is set at above 30⁰C during the day and above 15⁰C at night for more than 2 consecutive days. To support the plan the Met Office releases heatwave alerts.

Please ensure that your school;

• Is familiar with the National Heatwave Plan (especially page 30)
• Share with your staff the guidance for teachers and professionals about looking after children during heatwaves
• Inform your staff how they can look after children both outdoors and indoors (Appendix 3.3)
• Display Beat The Heat poster in your school
• Share with parents / guardians the key messages on how they can beat the heat at home (e.g. on your website / social media / emails)
• Stay tuned to the weather forecast on the radio, TV or social media, or the Met Office.
• Follow Walsall Council on Facebook and Twitter or the public health Twitter account @phwalsall for updates
• For more information please see NHS Choices

Finally, please make sure your school is registered to receive the National Heatwave Alerts directly by contacting the Met Office by enquires@metoffice.gov.uk and provide a contact name / school name and contact details.

If you would like more information on Walsall Heatwave Plan then please contact;

Sharon Grant

Walsall Public Health, Health Emergency Planner

Email: sharon.grant@walsall.gov.uk