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Gloucestershire schools to close amid extreme heat
Several schools will close early or move lessons online as temperatures could reach 40°C, officials said, during a red Met Office warning.
- Numerous schools across Gloucestershire are closing early or shifting to remote learning this week, with Bettridge School announcing full closures for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
- A Met Office red weather warning effective from Wednesday morning through Thursday evening prompted these widespread schedule adjustments, as temperatures could reach 40 degrees Celsius.
- Administrators at Dorcan Academy and Brimsham Green have allowed students to wear school PE kits and encouraged suncream use, while several schools are closing at 1.15pm.
- Bradon Forest School has cancelled the Sports Day scheduled for this week, while the Bradon's Got Talent final and Pride Picnic have also been postponed.
- Some schools plan to return to normal operations by Friday, though staff continue to review arrangements daily based on local conditions and remain prepared to implement further contingency measures.
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