Can you keep your kids off school or refuse to work during a heatwave?
Summary
The UK Met Office has issued a rare red warning for extreme heat in parts of England and Wales, with temperatures possibly reaching 40°C on Wednesday and Thursday. Some schools plan to close early or fully during the heatwave, but there is no legal temperature limit for schools or workplaces, and officials encourage keeping children in school and workplaces open with safety measures.Key Facts
- A red weather warning for extreme heat is active from 9 am Wednesday to 9 pm Thursday in central, southern, and southeast England, and parts of south Wales.
- Temperatures could reach up to 40°C during this period.
- Some schools in the affected areas will close early or for the day during the worst heat.
- There is no legal maximum temperature for classrooms or workplaces in the UK.
- Schools are advised to manage heat by relaxing uniform rules, changing lesson times or locations, and encouraging water drinking.
- Children should wear light clothes and sun hats, and use sunscreen at school.
- Employers must provide a comfortable working temperature and fresh air but do not have a strict temperature limit by law.
- Teachers and unions want more government investment to make schools better prepared for extreme weather.
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