Written question WQ90659
- Asked by
- Delyth JewellPlaid
- To be answered by
- Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
- Tabled
- Due
- Answered
- Time to answer
- 8 days
Question
What action is the Welsh Government taking regarding improving ventilation and air quality in schools, colleges and universities?
Answer
Answered by Minister for Education and the Welsh Language
Since the pandemic £2.58 million was made available to the whole education sector for carbon dioxide monitors. This has provided a carbon dioxide sensor for every teaching room in Wales to assist in the management of ventilation and improvement of air quality.
£3.31 million was allocated for ventilation improvements across the education sector of which £2.24 million was issued to local authorities for schools.
A further £50 million for capital maintenance and improvements was allocated to local authorities which could be used towards health and safety, including ventilation improvements, in accordance with local risk assessment and Covid-19 control framework should they need additional funding over-and-above their ventilation grant allocation.
The Welsh Government provides guidance on use of carbon monoxide monitors to assist in the management and improve ventilation in education settings.