The tradition of holding GCSE and A Level exams in June faces scrutiny due to rising temperatures attributed to climate change. Baroness Brown from the UK Committee on Climate Change suggested that exams occur in cooler months to enhance student productivity. She pointed out that current conditions, particularly in heated school halls, negatively impact performance. Recent reports indicate that extreme weather is now typical in the UK, further supporting the need to reassess the examination schedule to better serve students' needs in a changing climate.
Baroness Brown mentioned, 'Our children take their most important exams of their lives at the hottest time of the year, often in very hot school halls with big plate glass windows.' She argued that the current scheduling of exams in June is not optimal for student performance due to rising temperatures.
Baroness Brown further stated, 'Why do we make them do that in June? Maybe we should do that at a different time of the year when they would be more productive and able to think better - we know that hot conditions affect people's performance and productivity.' This emphasizes the need for adaptability in education due to climate change.
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