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Posted on: 2 March 2026Health Care Notification from the Mayor of London
Possible moderate pollution has been forecast for Tuesday 3 March.
This is an air quality alert provided by the Mayor of London.
You are receiving it because the air pollution in London is forecast to be higher than normal and could reach “moderate” status.
What can schools do during high pollution days to protect children?
Suggested immediate actions:
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Notify parents and encourage children to use less polluting modes of transport to get to school such as walking, cycling or using public transport. Use quieter roads where possible. |
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Defra advises that children need not be kept from school or prevented from taking part in games. However, during high air pollution episodes, those with cardiac or respiratory conditions may need to reduce vigorous physical activity, particularly outdoors and particularly if they experience coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath or worsening of existing heart and lung conditions. |
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For children with asthma, extra attention should be given to ensure they take their preventer inhaler or controller medications every day as prescribed and have immediate access to their reliever inhalers if symptoms come on. |
