First Shropshire schools confirm they'll only be 'partially open' during heatwave

Seven schools across the county have announced they will not be fully open tomorrow or Tuesday.

With towns and villages across the county covered by either a red or amber extreme heat warning, several headteachers have decided to ask parents to not send their children in on Monday or Tuesday if possible.as there is no legal obligation forcing schools to close when temperatures reach a certain point.

As of Sunday evening a total of seven Shropshire Council-run schools had confirmed they would only be partially open on the days when temperatures are forecast to reach highs of 36C. A statement accompanying each school listed as partially open says:"We are reducing the opening of our schools on Monday and Tuesday .

"We will be open for parents who need us to accommodate their children – but advising all parents to keep pupils at home where practical and safe, to complete distance learning. Any parent or carer who needs us to accommodate their child will be able to send them to school as usual."

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