PARENTS have been left furious at a school’s “crazy” uniform rule which forces “miserable” kids to wear blazers in 33C heat. Students at the Outwood Academy in Brumby,…
Others also claimed children were "being separated" from their pals if they dared to take off their dark blazers to cool down.
Some said they had told their kids to ignore the rule and instead face the consequences, while others added they were keeping their youngsters off school in defiance. Government advice for "looking after schoolchildren during heatwaves" suggests "loose, light-coloured clothing should be worn". It comes as a string of frustrated parents across the country complained schools weren't doing enough to keep kids cool during the heatwave.
The National Union of Teachers said special measures should be put in place to reduce temperatures as soon as staff complain about feeling uncomfortable.The union added: "Other steps may also need to be considered such as closing classrooms which are unacceptably hot and teaching classes elsewhere, or even sending pupils home, provided reasonable notice has been given to parents."
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