Several schools have announced early closures and reduced school hours this week as temperatures are forecast to reach unprecedented levels during an extreme heatwave.
Archway School will close at 1.30 pm from Tuesday through Thursday, while Maidenhill School will finish at 12.20 pm on Tuesday. Marling School and Stroud High will shut on Wednesday and Thursday at 12.20pm. Cirencester Deer Park Secondary School has also confirmed that pupils will be dismissed shortly after midday.
The Met Office has already issued an extreme amber heat warning, running from Monday, June 22 through to Thursday, June 25, with temperatures on Monday and Tuesday predicted to reach a blistering 40C.
The website for the Department for Education (DfE) reads: “During hot weather, we don’t normally advise schools to close.
“This is because school attendance is the best way for pupils to learn and reach their potential, and hot weather can usually be managed safely.”
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warned people to expect significant impacts across health and social care services, along with a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions.
A full list of school closures can be found HERE
