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Improving air quality in early years education
The objective was to improve indoor air quality and reduce airborne bacteria and viruses, with the goal of decreasing student absences and staff sick days.
Dunstall Park Primary School, part of The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership, is a busy and vibrant learning environment where children and staff spend the majority of their day indoors. Like many primary schools, the building experiences constant movement, high classroom occupancy and limited ventilation during colder months.
Recognising the growing importance of indoor air quality in educational settings, the school partnered with We Share Clean Air to assess airborne particle levels and introduce a solution that would support healthier, safer classrooms for both pupils and teachers.
The Problem
A substantial reduction in airborne particulate matter across classrooms.
In January 2026, Dunstall Park School ATLP installed ODEO 1 Air Sterilising units in their Nursery and Reception classrooms. The objective was to improve indoor air quality and reduce airborne bacteria and viruses, with the goal of decreasing student absences and staff sick days.
Air quality monitoring was conducted through three sampling periods: before installation, two weeks post-installation, and four weeks after implementation (February 2026). The data shows a substantial reduction in airborne particulate matter across both classrooms.
Particles measuring 0.3 micrometers (μm) and smaller represent a significant health concern in indoor environments. These fine particles can penetrate deep into the respiratory system, reaching the lungs and potentially entering the bloodstream. They frequently act as transport mechanisms for airborne bacteria and viruses.
Pre-installation air quality readings exceeded World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines for indoor educational environments. Following installation, measurements now fall within WHO recommended thresholds, indicating a meaningful improvement in air quality standards.
The school has reported several positive outcomes since installation, including reduced sickness rates among students and staff, and feedback describing the classroom air as fresher and less stuffy. The enhanced learning environment benefits both pupils and teaching staff. School leadership has communicated these air quality improvements to parents as part of their commitment to supporting health and attendance in the early years classrooms.
The chart shows the air quality findings across 3 dates:
5th January 2026 (Red)
21st January 2025 (Yellow)
2nd February 2026 (Blue)
The Solution
Installing the ODEO 1 Air Purifier
To tackle the elevated readings and create a healthier indoor environment, We Share Clean Air installed the ODEO 1 Air Filtration System, a powerful, multi-stage purifier designed for settings such as schools.
The ODEO 1 uses:
HEPA 13 filtration to capture 99.95% of microscopic particles
Activated carbon to reduce odours and VOCs
Nanopure and Duotron antimicrobial layers for added hygiene and ongoing protection
Quiet, energy-efficient airflow suitable for school environments
Our Products
What we did for ATLP Multi-Academy Trust
To help Dunstall Park School tackle their air quality challenges, We Share Clean Air carried out a comprehensive, step-by-step approach designed to understand the environment, identify the root causes of poor air quality, and implement the most effective clean-air solution.
The Results
Cleaner, safer air for children & staff
The installation of the ODEO 1 Air Purifier resulted in significant reductions across all measured particulate types. These improvements created a noticeably fresher indoor environment, reducing allergens, improving breathing conditions for all children and staff.
Ultrafine particles (<0.3 μm) Dropped dramatically from 6,676 to 1,866
This equates to a reduction of up to 72% depending on the time of reading.
0.5 μm particles reduced from 2,789 to 700
A substantial decrease, reducing airborne irritants that affect both humans and animals.
1.0 μm particles reduced from 376 to 80
Indicative of better overall air purity and reduced allergen presence.
Total Suspended Particulate (TSP) reading 11.3 μg/m³ dropped to 2.3 μg/m³
Improved post-filtration, resulting in better comfort, less odour and a cleaner-feeling space.
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We Share Clean Air is proud to support the ATLP Multi-Academy Trust in delivering safer, cleaner air for everyone who walks through their doors.
This case study highlights the importance of clean indoor air in educational environments. With children and staff spending so much time inside classrooms, reducing airborne pollutants is a meaningful step toward healthier learning spaces.
We Share Clean Air is proud to support Dunstall Park Primary School and The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership in creating safer, fresher environments, where every child and teacher can breathe easier.