School closures

Parents are split on whether or not they want their children to be in school during the extreme weather.

“For the vast majority of children, especially younger children, that would probably be at home with an ice lolly and a paddling pool in the shade where someone can have more of a focus on them and they can wear just their pants if needs be. Nicola added: “So I just think we want support and understanding. I believe the children should be home where we can keep them cool and more comfortable,” said Kerri Watt. Thus, this is a case by case assessment.” Others will send children home at around lunchtime while some have announced blanket closures for both Monday and Tuesday. There are people who have larger houses which can help keep a cool room and have probably got access to cooling devices but for those children who will be in small hot flats, that might not be the right decision.”

A number of county schools have announced they'll be closed on either Monday or Tuesday.

HAMPSHIRE schools are beginning to announced closures because of the soaring temperatures and the heat warning from the Met Office. · Sign up to our daily ...

No leggings or tracksuit bottoms are allowed as this could cause heat stroke, and students will be sent home to change if they come in wearing these. ‘Please make sure that sun cream has been applied and that they have a named hat.’ Trafalgar School has said that students can continue to wear school uniform minus ties and blazers or their school PE kit.

With temperatures forecast to rise to the mid-30s on Monday and upper-30s on Tuesday, a handful of schools have already announced their intention to stay closed ...

Some classes will also be moved to cooler areas of the school and kids will be kept instead during the lunchtime break. The letter, from executive head Ms H Jones, adds: "It is for parents to decide if temperatures are too high for their child to attend school. Those leaving early can also access online learning resources via the school website if you wish." Children who remain in school will continue with their scheduled learning. More announcements of school closures are expected to come in tonight or on Monday morning. Other schools, which are planning to stay open, have announced that pupils should attend in their PE shorts and t-shirts, rather than their hotter uniforms.

With temperatures forecast to rise to the mid-30s on Monday and upper-30s on Tuesday, a handful of schools outside Leeds have already announced their intention ...

Chris Dyson, headteacher at Parklands Primary School in Seacroft, said: "If we can stay open, we will... So how can you find out if your school will be closed? More announcements of school closures are expected to come in tonight or on Monday morning.

Widespread disruption is being predicted across the UK as temperatures are predicted to reach record highs, with hospitals, schools and rail networks ...

"I am sure that headteachers will be doing everything they possibly can to make sure their schools are kept as cool as possible, that children are kept out of the hot sun and are kept indoors as much as possible," she told Sky News. Schools choosing to close their doors have pointed to the potentially dangerous temperatures of classrooms, as well as the risk to both staff and pupils of having to work during the hottest points of day. Some schools in the south of the country may close on Monday and Tuesday due to the extreme weather, and the NEU teaching union has said it will support headteachers taking that decision. Some hospitals have taken the decision to cancel routine appointments and surgeries due to the risk to both patients and staff due to the predicted extreme heat. "If customers do need to travel, they should check before they travel as we are expecting there to be some impact to Tube and rail services as a result of temporary speed restrictions we will need to introduce to keep everyone safe. Widespread disruption is being predicted across the UK as temperatures are predicted to reach record highs, with hospitals, schools and rail networks warning of closures and cancellations due to extreme conditions and risk to life as a result.

MORE schools have announced closures for Monday and Tuesday, as temperatures are set to hit 36C in parts of the county.

The disco for children in years three to six will go ahead, although attendees must come with a sunhat and bottle of water. However, the south Oxfordshire school has cancelled the planned disco for children in reception and years one and two, according to a post on its Facebook page. St John Fisher Catholic Primary School in Sandy Lane, Oxford, will remain open tomorrow (Monday, July 18) - but the school said there would be 'learning activities' on offer rather than formal teaching.

With red and amber weather warnings issued by the Met Office across Norfolk due to the heatwave, some schools have decided to close.

South Wootton Junior School (PE30 3JZ) - due to water supply issues South Wootton Infant School (PE30 3LJ) - due to water supply issues North Wootton Academy (PE30 3PT) - due to water supply issues

Parts of the UK including Greater Manchester have been placed under the Met Office's first-ever red weather warning for extreme heat.

And the speed at which we are seeing these exceptionally high temperatures is broadly in line with what we were saying but to be honest, as a meteorologist, to see the brutality of the heat we’re expecting tomorrow, is quite astounding. It said this, combined with no rain and very hot air is the cause of the “exceptional temperatures.” At this level, illness and death may occur among the fit and healthy, and not just in high-risk groups,” according to the UKHSA. Therefore, it is important people plan for the heat and consider changing their routines. Additional contingency support for ambulance services, such as more call handlers and extra working hours, have been put in place on Monday and Tuesday. A spokesperson for the weather agency said: "Currently there is a 50 per cent chance we could see temperatures top 40°C and 80 per cent we will see a new maximum temperature reached. Chief meteorologist at the Met Office Paul Davies warned Monday night will be “very oppressive” and it will be difficult to sleep in the heat. Chief meteorologist at the Met Office Paul Davies warned the rise in temperature is “entirely consistent” with climate change and said the “brutality” of the heat could become commonplace by the end of the century. “So this couple of days, looking out for one another is a really helpful thing to do and making sure that in the longer term that we think about how we prepare for these kind of summers.” This is likely to lead to widespread impacts on people and infrastructure. According to the Met Office, temperatures will reach the mid-30s in Greater Manchester with some boroughs seeing highs of 36C on Monday. People are being warned to stay safe in the extreme heat, which could pose a danger to life, according to the Met Office. Greater Manchester has been placed under a rare red weather warning for extreme heat as temperatures are set to soar across the region on Monday. The warning, the first of its kind, covers a large area of England from London up to Manchester and Yorkshire and will be in place until Tuesday night.

Schools closed today include all of the establishments in Archway Learning Trust, including Lees Brook Community School in Chaddesden, as well as Long Eaton ...

Therefore, if you are happy for your child to leave school at 12:30 can you please complete the Google Form (In the email sent directly to parents.) and give permission for them to leave school site, either walking home or receiving a lift. "Unfortunately, on Monday the 18th of July we have not been able to get the bus companies to commit to an early pick-up. We will let parents and carers know the plan for Tuesday the 19th July early on Monday morning. It has issued the following statement to parents: "We have continued to review the predicted temperatures in our locality over the next two days. Derbyshire Dales District Council will collect bins earlier than usual today and tomorrow due to the heat. Temperatures are now expected to come close to 39 degrees and there is now a red weather warning in place. East Midlands Railway has reduced its timetable over the next two days and has advised passengers to only travel if essential. You should avoid travelling, where possible, and follow the advice of the emergency services and local authorities." Carry a bottle of water with you and drink little and often. Its advice includes staying cool indoors by closing curtains on rooms that face the sun to keep indoor spaces cooler. Schools closed today include all of the establishments in Archway Learning Trust, including Lees Brook Community School in Chaddesden, as well as Long Eaton School and Alvaston Moor Academy. The county is bracing itself as temperatures in excess of 35 degrees are expected in Derbyshire over the coming days.

The Department of Education has not advised schools to shut, telling leaders that they are 'responsible for managing their own local circumstances'

North Yorkshire County Council said that Bedale High School will be closed on Monday and Tuesday due to heat levels. i has compiled a list of schools that have shut based on regions that fall within the Met Office “red” warning zone. You can view a full list of the schools affected here. You can view a list of the schools affected here. You can view a full list of school affected here. You can view a list of the schools affected here. You can view a full list of the schools affected here. In Surrey, at least four schools have announced closures on Monday and Tuesday due to the heat. A spokesperson for the trust said: “Due to the extreme weather warning, we have made the decision to close all of our academies on Monday and Tuesday July for the welfare of our students and staff.” To see the full list of schools affected visit here. The Costello School in Hampshire wrote to parents to state that after “the extreme temperatures forecast for Monday and Tuesday next week we have taken the difficult decision to close the school on these days”. A number of schools will stay closed today and Tuesday in response to the Met Office issuing a “red” weather warning.

More than 50 schools across Oxfordshire, Hampshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire have closed or will shut early because of the extreme heat.

The building was built nearly 30 years ago so there isn't any air conditioning available but extra fans have been brought in and teachers are making sure the space is well ventilated. Two schools in West Berkshire and several in Aylesbury are among them. The Met Office has issued a red warning for extreme heat, which means there is a risk to life.