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Heatwave Guidance: Helping Nurseries Keep Children Safe and Cool in Extreme Heat

With UK summers growing increasingly hot, early years settings must adapt to protect vulnerable young children from heat-related risks while maintaining quality care. This guidance explores practical strategies for nurseries to manage indoor and outdoor activities safely during extreme temperatures.

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Safeguarding Jun 23, 2026

Ofsted serves legal notice on Bright Horizons nursery chain over safeguarding failures

Ofsted has taken enforcement action against Bright Horizons, the UK's third largest nursery chain, issuing a legal notice over serious safeguarding concerns. The watchdog found that 75 of the provider's settings are failing to meet required safeguarding and welfare standards, prompting statutory intervention.

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Schools Jun 23, 2026

Heatwave Guidance for Schools Highlights Need for Long-Term Infrastructure Investment

The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has issued guidance to help school leaders protect pupils during extreme heat. Whilst schools are implementing immediate measures, the union emphasises that sustainable solutions require long-term investment in school infrastructure and building standards.

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Heatwave Guidance: Helping Nurseries Keep Children Safe and Cool in Extreme Heat

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Ofsted serves legal notice on Bright Horizons nursery chain over safeguarding failures

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Schools 1 month ago

Heatwave Guidance for Schools Highlights Need for Long-Term Infrastructure Investment

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Schools Jun 23, 2026

Should schools close during extreme heatwaves? Balancing safety against learning

With temperatures forecast to reach 38°C, uncomfortably hot classrooms are sparking debate about whether schools should shut or stay open with safeguards. We explore the dilemma facing headteachers and local authorities as they weigh health risks against educational disruption.

Schools Jun 23, 2026

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.

Policy Jun 23, 2026

DfE Appoints Five Enrichment Ambassadors Including Oasis Founder Steve Chalke

The Department for Education has appointed five 'enrichment ambassadors' to promote broader learning experiences and civic engagement in schools. Steve Chalke, founder of the Oasis multi-academy trust, will serve as the dedicated ambassador for civic engagement.

Policy Jun 23, 2026

Ofsted Chief Faces MPs Over Watchdog Reforms: Live Coverage

Ofsted's Chief Inspector Martyn Oliver appeared before the Education Committee to answer questions on proposed reforms to the schools watchdog. The session covered changes to inspection frameworks and their implications for schools and local authorities.

Safeguarding Jun 23, 2026

Children's Commissioner consults Suffolk children on future amid social media policy debate

The Children's Commissioner for England visited Ipswich last week to gather children's views for 'The Big Future' survey, as Westminster debated proposed restrictions on young people's social media access. The engagement tour aims to capture youth voice on issues shaping their futures, including online safety and digital wellbeing.

Safeguarding Jun 23, 2026

Ofsted to Triple Unannounced Inspections of Early Years Settings Amid Safeguarding Concerns

Ofsted has announced plans to significantly increase unannounced visits to early years settings, tripling inspection activity to address growing safeguarding concerns. The move follows a BBC investigation revealing a rise in serious incident reporting and Welfare Requirements Notices issued to nurseries and childcare providers.

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.

Education Jun 23, 2026

Piglet, it’s a purple, psychedelic shapeshifter! The wild new creature prowling Winnie-the-Pooh’s wood

Is it an alien? A dinosaur? Is it going to kill us all? Our writer hits Ashdown Forest for the Big One Hundred celebrations – and finds its magic enchanting new generationsThe rolling idyll of heath and forest, spinney and stream that gave us the Heffalump, the Woozle and, most famously of all, Winn...

Education Jun 22, 2026

Can you refuse to work or send your kids to school during a heatwave?

As temperatures increase significantly over the next few days, these are your rights.

Policy Jun 22, 2026

Ofsted FE Chief Confident More Training Providers Can Secure Exceptional Grades

Jonathan Childs has reassured the further education sector that the top 'exceptional' inspection rating is 'not out of reach for any provider type'. His comments address ongoing frustration among Independent Training Providers (ITPs) who have found the highest Ofsted grade particularly elusive.

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 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.

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