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Heatwave school attendance: What are your rights as a parent?

As temperatures soar across the UK, many parents wonder whether they can legally keep children home from school when classrooms become uncomfortably hot. This article clarifies your rights regarding school attendance during extreme weather, alongside guidance for employees concerned about workplace temperatures.

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Nurseries Close or Reduce Hours as Heatwave Temperatures Set to Exceed 37°C
Early Years Jun 23, 2026

Nurseries Close or Reduce Hours as Heatwave Temperatures Set to Exceed 37°C

As temperatures are predicted to soar above 37 degrees Celsius, early years providers are being forced to make difficult operational decisions. While some nurseries have taken the unprecedented step of closing their doors or reducing opening hours to protect children and staff, others are rapidly adapting their routines with innovative cooling strategies to remain open safely.

City College Norwich chief to step down for Association of Colleges role
Education Jun 22, 2026

City College Norwich chief to step down for Association of Colleges role

Jerry White, chief executive of City College Norwich, is to step down in September to take up a new position with the Association of Colleges (AoC). The move sees the experienced leader transition from local institutional management to national sector advocacy, highlighting the vital connection between college leadership and the national skills agenda.

Education questions in Parliament: Live blog
Education Jun 22, 2026

Education questions in Parliament: Live blog

Education secretary Bridget Phillipson and her ministers to be quizzed by MPs The post Education questions in Parliament: Live blog first appeared on Schools Week.

Early Years Teacher Status could be replaced by Qualified Teacher Status
Policy Jun 22, 2026

Early Years Teacher Status could be replaced by Qualified Teacher Status

The Department for Education has launched a consultation on proposals to replace Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). The potential changes could significantly alter qualification requirements for those working in early years settings across England.

Over 4,000 sign petition to prevent closure of South Tyneside nurseries
Early Years Jun 22, 2026

Over 4,000 sign petition to prevent closure of South Tyneside nurseries

More than 4,000 residents have signed a petition calling on South Tyneside Council to reconsider plans to review its early years provision. Campaigners fear the review could result in the closure of up to 12 nurseries based within Family Hubs, sparking widespread concern about the impact on local families and early childhood education.