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Schools ban children from playing outside during heatwaves

  • Schools have banned children from playing outside during heatwaves due to safety concerns, with former Head Teacher Chris McGovern warning that this could harm children's development.
  • The environmental group WWF advocates for natural surfaces in schools to mitigate heat effects, stating many schools have replaced natural features with heat-retaining materials.
  • Mid Buckinghamshire MP Greg Smith criticized the school policy, calling it 'absolute nonsense' and suggesting that precautions like hats and sun cream are more appropriate.
  • WWF's Director of Campaigns, Rosalind Mist, noted that climate change increases risks of extreme weather, making schools vulnerable to overheating and flooding.
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The Telegraph broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Thursday, July 10, 2025.
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