AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoExtreme Heat & School Closures: The Met Office issued a rare red extreme heat warning for parts of England and Wales, with temperatures forecast up to around 40C, prompting schools to shut early or close for Wednesday and Thursday; guidance stresses risk assessments, shade, water, sun protection and adjusted routines, while some councils say heads decide locally. Local School Decisions (Wales/England): In Wales, Bridgend schools planned early closures during peak heat, while in Hertfordshire Watford Grammar School for Boys dismissed younger year groups early; in Essex, Southchurch High School dismissed pupils at 2pm on Wednesday and Thursday. Parents & Work Impact: The Department for Education says there’s no legal requirement to close in hot weather, but heat-health alerts raise the stakes for childcare and staffing. Education Funding & Policy: Separately, the government outlined new rules to tackle illegal deforestation linked to UK consumption, and it also announced reforms aimed at reducing reliance on university as the default route and expanding apprenticeships and vocational training. Charity Impact: Save the Children UK reported income down £43m last year, citing cuts in US aid and other partner funding.
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