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Should schools close as temperatures hit 38C?

With temperatures forecast to reach 38C and classrooms expected to become uncomfortably hot, we're asking readers whether schools should be allowed to close during extreme heatwaves or remain open with extra safeguards in place. Share your opinion and vote in our poll here.

I'm in Scotland where it won't hit the really high temperatures but my daughters school has already decided the kids can wear shorts and T-shirt on Wednesday and Thursday. It makes sense not to at least enforce uniform policies.

Pickwick

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