UK heatwave forces schools to close early as 40C temperatures forecast

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSeveral schools across the UK are implementing early closures this week due to high temperatures (Ian West/PA) (PA Wire)Several schools across the UK are implementing early closures this week due to high temperatures. Kingdown School in Warminster will send pupils home from 12:25 and cancel after-school care clubs, while Oaks Park High School in Sutton will close at 12:20pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Belmont Junior School in north London has requested parents collect children at 1:30pm, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, with arrangements being in place for those unable to do so. All Saints Benhilton Primary School in Sutton is also allowing parents to collect their children early at 1:15pm this week. Many schools, including Kingdown and Falkland Primary School in Newbury, are permitting students to wear their PE kit to school. In fullUK heatwave live: Schools announce plans to close early as Britain braces for extreme 40C heatThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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