Hundreds of schools in England and Wales to close in heatwave

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 said they had warned parents about potential closures on Wednesday and Thursday, with many opting to end the day early to avoid the worst of the afternoon heat.