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Hundreds of schools in England and Wales to close in heatwave
Published 23 June 2026 ยท general
Unions say it is dangerous for schools to stay open in high temperatures Hundreds of schools across the south of England and Wales are expected
Unions say it is dangerous for schools to stay open in high temperatures Hundreds of schools across the south of England and Wales are expected to close or vary their hours this week, in an effort to combat the extreme heat and conditions labelled as dangerous by education unions. School leaders said they had warned parents about potential closures on Wednesday and Thursday, with many opting to end the day early to avoid the worst of the afternoon heat. Continue reading...
Published: June 23, 2026 โข 7:52 PM IST ยท Updated: June 23, 2026 โข 8:08 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Unions say it is dangerous for schools to stay open in high temperatures Hundreds of schools across the south of England and Wales are expected to close or vary their hours this week, in an effort to combat the extreme heat and conditions labelled as dangerous by education unions.
School leaders said they had warned parents about potential closures on Wednesday and Thursday, with many opting to end the day early to avoid the worst of the afternoon heat.