School closure due to heat

GrannyGravy13

If schools can close (with minimal notice) due to heat or snow, is it any wonder parents feel entitled to take their children out in term time for family holidays 🤦‍♀️

Yes it is a wonder that such parents can’t see the difference

I remember the heatwave in the 70's. The only provision my school made was that boys were allowed to take their ties off. Schools didn't close and although I agree that schools aren't babysitters, the economy relies on parents going to work whilst their children are at school.

If schools can close (with minimal notice) due to heat or snow, is it any wonder parents feel entitled to take their children out in term time for family holidays 🤦‍♀️

Thank goodness we've moved on from 1976!

I was on another thread earlier about how unprepared we are as a country for extreme heatwaves...housing, schools etc. Schools are mostly outdated with vast windows and flat roofs. It is hard for parents to have to struggle round this due to work and commitments. But I think in extreme weather situations most employers will understand this week. On the news this morning companies were urged to put measures in place. I think many workplaces know they will have to cope with a bit of chaos. A school shutting is at the discretion of the Headteacher. Many schools are intolerable in these temperatures for children and teachers. Nothing we can do about it but accept it. And push out local MP's on better school buildings.

Schools are not babysitters. Children are the responsibility of their parents.

For goodness sake!
1976 was boiling hot almost ever day from May onwards. No schools closed, everyone still went to work. We got married in the July. Wedding dress fashion then was long sleeves and high neck.

Erica23

If the school is closed parents are able to take the time off from work, but may not get paid for it, depending who they work for. I suspect many grandparents will be busy, not me though I’m on holiday

Yes, by law they can have “ UNPAID” leave.

That’s no help at all to those who need their pay to live or those who might have children in different schools or setting.

Common sense is required?

Plenty of water to drink, no PE, doors and windows ajar, blinds partially closed and plenty of breaks.

This weather is going nowhere, we have to adjust.

If the school is closed parents are able to take the time off from work, but may not get paid for it, depending who they work for. I suspect many grandparents will be busy, not me though I’m on holiday

My Granddaughters sons school is closed he’s 7 her daughters nursery said they’d prefer parents not to bring their children in she’s 2 and my Granddaughter works from home so she’s really going to struggle this week. I know it’s for the children’s well-being but a lot of people are going to be affected.