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Hundreds of schools in England and Wales to close in heatwave

The Guardian · Jun 23, 2026, 2:22 PM

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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 sai

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