• How do the environmental risks posed by climate change (e.g. flooding and overheating) impact student outcomes, and how can settings adapt to limit the impact on education and pupil/student wellbeing?

Background

This theme reflects the importance of DfE's physical estates, not just to delivery of the Opportunity Mission but also in relation to health and the Clean Energy Mission.

Full details can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/department-for-education-areas-of-research-interest

Next steps

Get in touch with research.engagement@education.gov.uk

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