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How using Air Cleaning Units have improved our learning environment 

Posted by: Richard Lane, Posted on: 14 June 2023 - Categories: Primary schools
A photo of Richard Lane, standing next to air cleaning unit

Richard Lane, CEO at Mercia Primary Academy Trust, shares how his school is using CO2 monitors and Air Cleaning Units to manage ventilation for a healthier learning environment.   What has the impact of using CO2 monitors been on managing ventilation …

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