School closures
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Confirmed closed or partly closed today
Partly closed: Thursday 25 June 2026
Reason: Emergency closure - adverse weather
Due to extreme heat weather warning, school will be closed from 12:15. All children to be collected at this time, lunch will be served early.
Partly closed: Thursday 25 June 2026
Reason: Emergency closure - adverse weather
Due to extreme heat and red alert the school will close at 12pm. If parents are unable to collect children please contact school office and we will make alternative provisions.
Closed: Thursday 25 June 2026
Reason: Emergency closure - adverse weather
Beacon Academy will be closed on Wednesday 24 June and Thursday 25 June due to the red alert of exceptionally high temperatures. For a full update please visit our website https://www.beacon-academy.org/news-and-dates/latest-news/item/152/school-closure-wednesday-24-and-thursday-25-june-2026. We are planning to open as normal on Friday 26 June.
Partly closed: Thursday 25 June 2026
Reason: Emergency closure - adverse weather
We will be closed from 12pm tomorrow. If your child is entitled to a free school meal please contact the office by 5pm today.
Closed: Thursday 25 June 2026
Reason: Emergency closure - adverse weather
School will be closed from 12 noon due to adverse weather
Update 24 June, 2.08pm: Chailey School will be closed to pupils due to adverse weather
Partly closed: Thursday 25 June 2026
Reason: Emergency closure - adverse weather
Parents have the option of collecting at 1pm today
Update 24 June, 4.13pm: Parents have the option of picking up at 12pm
Partly closed: Friday 26 June 2026
Reason: Emergency closure - adverse weather
Parents have an option of picking up at 12pm
Partly closed: Thursday 25 June 2026
Reason: Emergency closure - adverse weather
Due to extreme classroom temperatures reaching between 31°C and 36°C today, Cuckmere House School will implement a partial closure tomorrow, Thursday 25 June, with all pupils being dismissed at 12:30 pm. Despite our best efforts to keep the building cool, these severe indoor conditions have made it deeply challenging to maintain a safe and comfortable environment. Because the health, safety, and wellbeing of our pupils and staff is our absolute priority, we have taken this decisive action to protect everyone on site. All student transport and taxis have already been notified and rearranged for the earlier collection time
Partly closed: Thursday 25 June 2026
Reason: Emergency closure - adverse weather
Due to the high temperatures forecast, parents have the option to collect children at 12.15pm on Wednesday 24th June and Thursday 25th June.
Partly closed: Thursday 25 June 2026
Reason: Emergency closure - adverse weather
Due to Red Heat Health Alert in place for Wednesday and Thursday and on-site temperature data from today, Etchingham School will close at 12:15pm on Wednesday and Thursday to avoid the hottest part of the day.
Partly closed: Thursday 25 June 2026
Reason: Emergency closure - adverse weather
The school will close from 1p.m tomorrow (Thursday 25th June). This is due to the Red Health Heat Alert. Please provide a packed lunch for your child and school dinners will be sandwiches/ baguettes only.
Partly closed: Thursday 25 June 2026
Reason: Emergency closure - adverse weather
Due to extreme temperatures and relevant health warnings, Guestling Bradshaw CEP School will be closed from 12pm tomorrow THURSDAY 25TH JUNE. If you have ordered a school meal, your child will be able to stay until 12.30pm to eat lunch. If you intend to collect your child at 12pm. Please make sure you cancel your lunch booking on ParentPay.
Partly closed: Thursday 25 June 2026
Reason: Emergency closure - adverse weather
Secondary Phase will be fully closed on Wednesday 24 June and Thursday 25 June. Primary Phase and Pre-School will be closing at 12.30pm on Wednesday 24 June and Thursday 25 June. This is due to the red alert of exceptionally high temperatures. For a full update, please visit our website: https://www.hailsham-academy.org We are planning to open as normal on Friday 26 June.
Partly closed: Thursday 25 June 2026
Reason: Emergency closure - adverse weather
Due to the high temperatures, families have the option to collect children at 1pm on Wednesday 24th June and 12pm on Thursday 25th June.
Partly closed: Thursday 25 June 2026
Reason: Emergency closure - adverse weather
Due to the Red Weather warning. All children (including Nursery pupils) to be collected promptly at 12:00 PM on Thursday. After-School Clubs: All after-school clubs and provision are cancelled. If you still need your child to remain in school for Thursday afternoon please contact the School Office.
Closed: Thursday 25 June 2026
Reason: Emergency closure - adverse weather
Both Hazel Court FE College (BN21 2XF) and Hazel Court Secondary School (BN23 8EJ) will be closed on Thursday 25th June 2026 due to extreme heat.
Partly closed: Thursday 25 June 2026
Reason: Emergency closure - adverse weather
closing @ 12:30 due to red heat alert
Partly closed: Thursday 25 June 2026
Reason: Emergency closure - adverse weather
Parents are welcome to collect their children from 12:30 due to the red weather warning.
Partly closed: Thursday 25 June 2026
Reason: Emergency closure - adverse weather
Due to the high temperatures, families have the option to collect children at 1pm on Wednesday 24th June and 12pm on Thursday 25th June.
Partly closed: Thursday 25 June 2026
Reason: Emergency closure - adverse weather
The school will close from 1p.m (Thursday 25th June). This is due to the Red Health Heat Alert. Please provide a packed lunch for your child and school dinners will be sandwiches/ baguettes only.
Partly closed: Thursday 25 June 2026
Reason: Emergency closure - adverse weather
Due to extreme heat weather warning and the red alert, the school will close at 12.30pm for all children. If your child is entitled to a FSM lunch will be provided.
Partly closed: Thursday 25 June 2026
Reason: Emergency closure - adverse weather
We have given parents the option of collecting their children from 1pm due to the heatwave, but remaining open for the other children.
Partly closed: Thursday 25 June 2026
Reason: Emergency closure - adverse weather
School closure from 1pm
Partly closed: Thursday 25 June 2026
Reason: Emergency closure - adverse weather
Due to the high temperatures, families have the option to collect children at 1pm on Wednesday 24th June and 12pm on Thursday 25th June.
Partly closed: Thursday 25 June 2026
Reason: Emergency closure - adverse weather
Red weather alert
Update 23 June, 3.38pm: Affected year groups - Reception to Year 6 Morning Attendance Only: School will be open to all pupils in the morning only. Early closure at 12:15pm KS1 and 12:25pm KS2. Afternoon Provision (If Needed) The school will remain open in the afternoon only for pupils who cannot be collected early. These pupils will be supervised in air-conditioned rooms where available. The school day will still end at 3:10pm. Reception, KS1 and Year 3: Lunch will be provided before collection. Years 4, 5 & 6: No lunch will be provided unless staying for the full day. Nursery will remain open as usual due to its air-conditioned environment. No after-school clubs or wrap-around care.
Partly closed: Thursday 25 June 2026
Reason: Emergency closure - adverse weather
Reason for closure: Red Heat Health Alert in place for Wednesday and Thursday. Decision taken in line with Department for Education guidance and supported by on-site temperature data. Details of partial closure: School will close early at 12:15pm (after Period 3) on Wednesday and Thursday to avoid the hottest part of the day. Educational provision: Remote learning materials will be made available to all students via Microsoft Teams. On-site provision: Supervision will be provided for any students who remain on site, including those whose parents/carers are unable to make alternative arrangements. These students will be accommodated in cooler areas of the school. Additional measures in place: Uniform expectations relaxed (PE kit permitted), curriculum adapted to reduce physical exertion, increased access to water, and use of shaded and ventilated spaces.
Closed: Thursday 25 June 2026
Reason: Emergency closure - adverse weather
Closed: Thursday 25 June 2026
Reason: Emergency closure - adverse weather
Due to excessive heat we have made the difficult decision to close Shinewater Primary for all students tomorrow including nursery. We will provide remote learning for all children.
Closed: Thursday 25 June 2026
Reason: Emergency closure - adverse weather
Partly closed: Thursday 25 June 2026
Reason: Emergency closure - adverse weather
Due to the ongoing exceptional weather and extreme heat, St Mary's School is implementing a partial closure tomorrow, Thursday 25th June, and will close at 12:30. We will continue to monitor conditions daily to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of pupils and staff.
Closed: Thursday 25 June 2026
Reason: Emergency closure - adverse weather
The school will close at 12.45pm
Update 24 June, 12.12pm: The school will be closed for the day on Thursday 25th June due to the extreme heat
Closed: Thursday 25 June 2026
Reason: Emergency closure - adverse weather
Due to exceptionally high temperatures, Summerdown School and The Southfield Centre will be fully closed to pupils on Thursday 25th June.
Closed: Thursday 25 June 2026
Reason: Emergency closure - adverse weather
Due to the exceptionally high temperatures The Eastbourne Academy will be closed to students all day on Thursday 25th June.
Closed: Thursday 25 June 2026
Reason: Emergency closure - adverse weather
Due to the forecast extreme temperatures and following a full risk assessment, the school has taken the decision to close to pupils on health and safety grounds.
Closed: Thursday 25 June 2026
Reason: Emergency closure - adverse weather
Due to continued extreme heat, full school closure.
Partly closed: Thursday 25 June 2026
Reason: Emergency closure - adverse weather
Due to the exceptionally high temperatures the College will close to students at the end of Period 3 (12:20 PM) on Thursday 25th June. If Parents and Carers have any difficulty with their child getting home safely, they can stay until the usual end time of the day, and we can supervise them.
Closed: Thursday 25 June 2026
Reason: Emergency closure - adverse weather
Trustwide decision to close Uplands Academy due to weather forecast of high temperatures.
Closed: Thursday 25 June 2026
Reason: Emergency closure - adverse weather
We will make a decision by 2pm tomorrow afternoon as to whether we will be able to reopen on Friday.
Partly closed: Thursday 25 June 2026
Reason: Emergency closure - adverse weather
School will close at 12:30pm due to the current red weather report.
Closed: Thursday 25 June 2026
Reason: Emergency closure - adverse weather
Willingdon Primary School will be closed to all pupils and staff on Thursday 25th June due to escalating high temperatures.
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