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Red alert for extreme heat hits England and Wales, with temps soaring to 40°C—schools brace for disruption. While some schools are closing early, the Department for Education insists most stay open, stressing attendance is vital for learning and warning of rising fines for unexcused absences. Headteachers are given flexibility to close if heat risks are deemed too high, but must balance safety with legal obligations. Parents are urged to send kids unless they’re unwell or have permission—no blanket absences allowed. The government is also alerting schools to watch for heat-related symptoms like dizziness and nausea, urging proactive safety measures amid this record-breaking heatwave.

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