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Schools invited to get free air quality monitor
EB News: 10/04/2024 - 10:00
Schools are being reminded to sign up for a free air quality monitor and education resources as part of the SAMHE project, as registration closes on 1 June.
SAMHE (pronounced ‘Sammy’) stands for Schools’ Air quality Monitoring for Health and Education. It is a DfE supported research project which brings together scientists, pupils and teachers to help us understand indoor air quality in UK schools.
UK schools can self-register to receive an indoor air quality monitor linked to an interactive web app, enabling teachers and pupils to view and investigate data on classroom air quality.
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