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London Schools Set Early Closures as Met Office Issues Red Heat Warning
Schools are sending pupils home early and easing uniform rules as temperatures are forecast to reach 40C, officials said.
- On Tuesday, several schools across London and England announced early closures this week to protect pupils amid a rare red heat-health alert, with temperatures forecast to reach up to 40C.
- The Met Office issued a red warning for extreme heat across six regions from Wednesday to Thursday, warning that "dangerous weather is expected" with temperatures potentially exceeding 36C.
- While the Department for Education typically discourages closures, it stressed that leaders must ensure they take "any steps necessary to make sure children are safe and comfortable" during extreme heat.
- Disruptions to rail and Tube services are expected, with Network Rail urging passengers to "only travel if absolutely essential on Wednesday and Thursday" as extreme heat creates infrastructure risks.
- If rising summer temperatures become the norm, experts suggest the government must act to modernize school buildings, including improving ventilation and potentially installing air conditioning to ensure safety.
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