The federation warns of continuous heat-related incidents over the past week, including headaches, heatstroke, fainting, and drops in blood pressure. The situation is so critical that, according to the statement, "in some centers in Madrid capital, up to five or six children have had to be picked up in a single morning due to these situations".
Under the slogans #CuántoQuemaTuCentro (How Hot is Your School) and #PorqueNoHacenNada (Because They Do Nothing), the FAPA will distribute temperature and humidity measuring devices to its federated associations, along with instructions for rigorous measurements. The data will be registered on the FAPA website and shared on social media.
In cases where temperatures exceed 28 degrees Celsius, the limit set by the Spanish Association of Pediatrics as a risk for dehydration and heatstroke, the FAPA will provide a complaint form to be submitted to the Ombudsman.
“"The president of the FAPA has described the administration's response as insufficient."
The FAPA criticizes the investment by the Community of Madrid, which claims to have intervened in 106 centers (5% of the total) with 18 million euros, arguing it does not guarantee safety. They cite examples of other investments in municipalities within the region for aerothermal systems or cooling, which demonstrate greater political will.
Last week, the federation met with the Minister of Education, who committed to analyzing the situation and providing a response soon.
