Birmingham Heatwave: School Closures List
Dozens of schools across Birmingham and the Black Country close or run reduced timetables amid extreme heat, with red warning in place from 9am Wednesday to 9pm Thursday.
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Schools Close Wednesday as UK Heatwave Intensifies - Full List
Schools across the UK confirm closures for Wednesday, June 24, as a rare red warning for extreme heat is issued by the Met Office and UK Health Security Agency.
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West Bromwich Albion secures a key coach with a new contract as part of a wider coaching refresh, with one departure confirmed.
Birmingham School Closures Live After Red Heat Warning
The Met Office issues a rare red extreme heat warning for Wednesday and Thursday, prompting school closures and service shutdowns in Birmingham to protect public safety.
213 Schools Close as 40C Heatwave Hits England Full List
A staggering 213 schools across England have confirmed closures or early finishes as a heatwave potentially reaching 40C hits, with red weather warnings issued.
West Brom Youth Recruitment Assessed After Business
West Bromwich Albion's focus on signing young talents has been assessed after a busy transfer window, with James reportedly aware of the strategy's importance for the club's future.
Starmer Confirms Free Breakfast Clubs as He Resigns as PM
Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that half a million more children will benefit from free breakfast clubs from September 2026, as he resigns as Prime Minister almost a decade after the Brexit vote.
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Birmingham School Closes After Extreme Heat Warning
Wattville Primary School in Handsworth closes early and shuts for rest of week after Met Office issues Red Extreme Heat Warning, with temperatures forecast to exceed 38°C.
152 Schools Close as UK Heatwave Reaches 40C
A Red Extreme Heat Warning has been issued by the Met Office, with 152 schools across England and Wales closing or finishing early due to forecast temperatures up to 40C.
Schools Close Early Amid Heat Warnings
West Midlands schools are set to close early amid hot weather warnings, affecting thousands of students as temperatures soar.
77 Schools Close Early as 38C Heatwave Hits England
Over 75 schools across England are closing early due to a red extreme heat warning, with temperatures forecast to reach 38C. The Department for Education advises schools to manage heat risks.
NEU advises 26C threshold for schools to consider closure
The National Education Union advises that 26°C is the trigger point for additional measures in schools during the UK heatwave, with sustained temperatures above 27°C considered unacceptable.
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Heatwave Closes 41 Schools After Met Office Red Warning
Dozens of schools across England and Wales close as Met Office issues rare red warning for extreme heat, with temperatures forecast to approach 40C, potentially breaking June records.
Yoto Player Football Cards for 2026 World Cup
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Solihull Schools to Decide Own Closures During Red Heat Alert
Solihull Council will not mandate school closures during the rare red heatwave alert, leaving individual schools to decide based on their environment, as temperatures may exceed 38°C.
Birmingham Council Issues Schools Update as Heatwave Looms
Birmingham City Council confirms it is supporting schools during the extreme heatwave, but decisions on altering school hours rest with individual schools as temperatures could hit 39C.
Schools Close Early in 38C UK Heatwave: Full List
Schools across England confirm early closures from Monday as a 38C heatwave hits. Wren Academy in Enfield closes at 1.50pm for three days; Falkland Primary allows PE kits.
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Brays School TA Wins Silver at Pearson Teaching Awards
Hayley Hanson, a teaching assistant at Brays School in Sheldon, has been named a Silver Winner and finalist in the Teaching Assistant of the Year category at the Pearson National Teaching Awards 2026.
No Official School Closure Temperature as 38C Heatwave Nears
As UK temperatures are set to hit 38C, the government advises schools not to close, recommending relaxed uniforms and extra water instead. The NEU suggests 26°C as trigger for additional measures.
Leicestershire Nursery Wins Central England Nursery Award
Charnwood Nursery and Pre-school in Leicestershire has been named Central England Nursery of the Year by the NDNA, celebrating 25 years of excellence in early years education.
Sutton Coldfield School Heatwave Warning for Students
Plantsbrook School in Sutton Coldfield tells students blazers and ties are optional during the amber heatwave warning, with temperatures set to hit 34C.
Birmingham Schools in Top 100 League Table
Four Birmingham-area secondary schools rank among England's top 100 in The Telegraph's new league table, with King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys at 27th.
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Tamworth School Admissions Row: 12 Refused Places
Twelve children attending Dunstall Park Primary's nursery were refused reception places, sparking community anger and calls for an independent review into the admissions process.
Birmingham Schools: Will They Close as Temperatures Hit 38C?
As the UK braces for a heatwave with temperatures reaching 38C, questions arise over whether Birmingham schools will close. Current guidance says no, but pressure mounts for change.
Schools Relax Uniform Rules in UK Heatwave: Full List
Schools across the UK are relaxing uniform rules as a 4-day amber heat warning begins, with temperatures forecast to reach 38C. Here's the full list of schools making changes.
Alfie May 'over the moon' to return to Doncaster Rovers
Alfie May rejoins Doncaster Rovers on a season-long loan from Huddersfield Town, expressing delight at returning to the club where he began his professional career.
Toy Story 5 Resonates Amid Tech and Screen Time Debates
Toy Story 5 explores technology's impact on children, mirroring societal debates over screen time and cyberbullying, says columnist Susan Lee.
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Birmingham Schools Fight World Cup Truancy with Free Breakfasts
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson visited Birmingham to warn parents that 'just one day off' can have a 'bigger impact than many realise' as schools implement free breakfasts and themed competitions to combat World Cup-related truancy.
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