Full list of schools closed in Wales on Wednesday, June 24, as Met Office red warning in full force

Hundreds od schools have announced full or partial closures on Wednesday as temperatures rocket

06:03, 24 Jun 2026Updated 11:41, 24 Jun 2026

A huge number of schools in Wales are closed on Wednesday and others will introduce safety measures to ensure the wellbeing of children as a Met Office red weather warning hits the country.

Hundreds of schools have announced full closures with temperatures set to reach highs of 39C. Others will offer cold school lunches, will shorten break times, loosen school uniform rules and adapt lessons.

Other schools have decided to partially shut at 1pm when the temperatures peak.

The decision to close some schools comes after the Welsh Government wrote to every council in Wales to spell out what they should do during the red heat wave. Each authority can put their own measures in place, but there is overarching guidance of what schools should do to ensure they can stay open and safe for pupils.

These are the schools shut in every part of Wales and the measures being taken by each council:

Bridgend County Borough Council

Bridgend council said all nine secondary schools in Bridgend will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday due to the Met Office red warning.

A number of primary schools are also shut on both days:

Abercedin Primary
Afon-y-Felin Primary
Afon-y-Felin Primary
Archdeacon John Lewis CiW Primary School
Betws Primary
Blaengarw Primary
Brackla Primary
Bryncethin Primary
Brynmenyn Primary
Bryntirion Infants
Cefn Glas infants
Coety Primary
Corneli Primary
Corneli Primary
Coychurch Primary
Croesty Primary
Ffaldau Primary
Garth Primary
Litchard Primary
Litchard Primary
Llangewydd Junior
Llangynwyd Primary
Maes-Yr-Haul Primary
Nantyffyllon Primary
Nantymoel Primary
Newton Primary
Nottage Primary
Ogmore Vale Primary
Pencoed Primary
Penybont Primary
Penyfai Primary
Plasnewydd Primary School
Porthcawl Primary
St Mary’s Catholic Primary
St Roberts Catholic Primary School
The Bridge Alternative Provision PRU
Trelales Primary
Tremains Primary
Tynyrhoel Primary
West Park Primary
Ygol Bryn Castell
Ysgol Cynwyd Sant
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Calon Y Cymoedd

Mynydd Cynffig Primary will be open until 1pm.

Bridgend council said schools have their own plans in place for dealing with hot water and assess the situation according to the Welsh Government guidance.

Caerphilly County Borough Council

Caerphilly Council has confirmed that all secondary schools across the county borough have decided to close on Wednesday and Thursday. They said primary schools were assessing their individual situations.

The following primary schools will also be closed to all pupils on Wednesday and Thursday:

Aberbargoed Primary
Bedwas Infants
Abercan Primary
Bedwas Junior
Blackwood Primary
Bryn Awel Primary
Cefn Fforest Primary
Coed-Y-Brain Primary
Crumlin Primary
Cwm Ifor Primary
Cwmaber Junior
Cwmcarn Primary
Cwrt Rawlin Primary
Deri Primary
Fleur-de-Lys Primary
Glyn-Gaer Primary
Greenhill Primary
Hendre Junior
Hengoed Primary
Idris Davies School
Libanus Primary
Machen Primary
Maesycwmmer Primary
Nantyparc Primary
Pengam Primary
Penllwyn Primary
Pentwynmawr Primary
Plasyfelin Primary
Rhiw Syr Dafydd Primary
Risca Primary
St Helens Catholic Primary
The Learning Centre
The Twyn School
Tir y Berth Primary
Trinant Primary
Trinity Fields Special School
Ty Isaf Infants
Ty Sign Primary
Tir y Wern Primary
Tynewydd Primary
Upper Rhymney Primary
White Rose Primary
Y Cwmpawd Gilfach
Ysgol Cwm Derwen
Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni
Ysgol Gymraeg Trelyn
Ysgol Ifor Back
Ysgol Penalltau
Ysgol Y Lawnt
Ystrad Mynach Primary

Pantside Primary is also closed on Wednesday. The council’s website said it will possibly remain closed on Thursday if the “weather remains the same”.

St Martins Comprehensive will not reopen until Monday.

A Caerphilly council spokesperson said: “The Met Office has issued amber and red weather warnings for extreme heat affecting Wales from today through to Friday.

“The council is not advising schools to close because of the forecast high temperatures. Our headteachers are best placed to assess the individual circumstances at their school and make decisions based on local conditions to ensure the safety and wellbeing of pupils and staff.

“Schools are expected, through their risk assessment processes, to take reasonable and proportionate steps to minimise the risks associated with high temperatures and sun exposure. Practical guidance on measures to reduce these risks, including hydration, access to shade, sun protection and adjustments to outdoor activities, is available through Schools Hub and Welsh Government guidance.”

“The wellbeing of school staff is also an important consideration during periods of extreme heat. Schools should consider the impact of high temperatures on all employees and, where practicable, make appropriate adjustments to working arrangements to minimise heat-related risks.

“We would encourage all schools to monitor the latest weather forecasts and follow the relevant guidance to ensure the safety and wellbeing of pupils, staff and visitors during this period of exceptionally hot weather.”

Swansea City & County Council

Primary school closures:

Birchgrove Primary School is open on Wednesday but closed on Thursday.
Blaenymaes Primary School is closed to all pupils after lunch on Wednesday and Thursday.
Burlais Primary School will be closed from 1pm on Wednesday and Thursday.
Cadle Primary School will be closed to nursery and buds STF pupils all day on Wednesday and Thursday.
Casllwchwr Primary School nursery class will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Cilâ Primary School will be closed to nursery pupils all day Wednesday and Thursday. Closed to all pupils from 12.30pm both Wednesday and Thursday (after lunch being provided).
Christchurch CiW Primary School is closed to all pupils from 1.00pm Wednesday and Thursday. Closed all day for Nursery pupils Wednesday and Thursday.
Clase Primary School is closed to STF, Flying Start and Nursery pupils all day Wednesday and Thursday. Open to all other pupils both Wednesday and Thursday.
Clydach Primary School is closed all pupils from 12.30pm Wednesday and Thursday afternoon.
Crwys Primary School is open to all pupils until 12:30 Wednesday (after lunch served) Decision for Thursday to be reviewed Wednesday.
Gendros Primary School is closed to all pupils Wednesday and Thursday.
Glais Primary School is closed to all pupils on Thursday.
Gors Primary School is closed to all pupils from 1.00pm both Wednesday and Thursday. Closed to Nursery pupils all day Wednesday and Thursday.
Gowerton Primary School is closed to all pupils from 12.30pm Wednesday and Thursday afternoon
Gwyrosydd Primary School is closed to STF and nursery classes on Wednesday and Thursday but fully open to other years.
Llangyfelach Primary School is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Penclawdd Primary School is closed to all pupils from 12.30pm both Wednesday and Thursday (after lunch being provided). Nursery open mornings, both Wednesday and Thursday.
Pengelli Primary School is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Penllergaer Primary School is closed to all nursery pupils, pupils in PMLD Units and pupils in the Flexible Provision in Mr Jones’ class (EIP) both Weds & Thursday. Closed to all pupils both Weds and Thursday at 12.30pm.
Pentre’r Graig Primary’s EIP provision will be closed from 12 midday Wednesday and all day Thursday.
Portmead is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Salt View will be closed to all pupils from 1.00pm Weds and Thursday. Flying start is also closed both Weds and Thursday.
Sketty Primary’s nursery setting will be closed Wednesday and Thursday.
Townhill Primary is closed to all pupils from 1.00pm Wednesday and Thursday. Closed all day for STF and Nursery pupils Wednesday and Thursday.
Ynystawe will close at midday on Tuesday. There will be a full closure on Wednesday and Thursday.
YGG Brynmor – Reception (both classes), Year 1 and Year 2 – closed Wednesday and Thursday from 1.00pm. Pupils will have lunch before leaving.
YGG Tirdeunaw is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Ysgol Calon Lân is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.

Secondary school closures:

Birchgrove will be open on Wednesday but closed on Thursday.
Bishop Gore is open to Year 7 only. It is closed to all other pupils on Wednesday and Thursday.
Gowerton is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Penyrheol is open to Years 7 and 10 only. It is closed to all other pupils on Wednesday and Thursday.
Pontarddulais is open to Year 7 only on Wednesday (decision pending for Thursday). Closed to all Year 8 to Year 10 pupils.
YGG Bryntawe will be closed after lunch on Wednesday and closed all day on Thursday.
YG Gwyr is closed on Wednesday. A review for Thursday will be undertaken.

Swansea council said each school will keep the situation under review.

WalesOnline understands that one primary school in Swansea will monitor the temperatures in classrooms which are in portacabin structures and will close those classrooms if necessary. The school has also written to parents confirming that a cold school lunch menu will be provided on Wednesday and Thursday as school ovens will not be turned on.

Meanwhile playtimes will be reduced and school uniform rules will be relaxed.

Cardiff Council

Birchgrove Primary is closing at 1pm on Wednesday and Thursday.
Cardiff High School is to cut the school day short during the red weather warning and will shut at 12.30pm on Wednesday and Thursday.
Llanishen High School is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
St Teilo’s Church in Wales High School is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Ysgol Glantaf will close at midday on Wednesday and will be closed all day on Thursday.
Ysgol Pwll Coch is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Corpus Christi High School is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Ysgol Hamadryad is closing on Wednesday at lunchtime and will be shut all day on Thursday.

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

Abercynon Community Primary School is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Aberdare Community School is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Aberdare Park Primary School will close at 12.30pm on Wednesday and Thursday.
Aberdare Town C in W Primary is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Abernant Primary School is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Caergarw Primary School is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Cardinal Newman Comprehensive School is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Coedpenmaen Primary School is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Cwmbach C in W Primary is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Cwmbach Community Primary School will close after lunch at 12.30pm on Wednesday and Thursday.
Cwmclydach Community Primary School will close at 1pm on Wednesday. A decision is yet to be made on Thursday.
Cwmdar Primary School will close after lunch at 1pm on Wednesday and Thursday.
Cwmlai Primary School is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Ferndale Community School is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Gwauncelyn Primary School is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Gwaunmeisgyn Primary School is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Hendreforgan Primary School is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Llanilltud Faerdref Primary School is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Llwyncrwn Primary School is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Llwynypia Primary School will close at 1pm on Wednesday and Thursday. Parents are asked to collect their pupils by 12.45pm.
Maesgwyn Special School is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Mountain Ash Comprehensive School is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Old Lady’s RC Primary School is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Parc Lewis Primary School will closed after lunch at 12.30pm on Wednesday and Thursday.
Parc Primary School will close at 1pm on Wednesday.
Park Lane Special School is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Pengeulan Primary School will close at 1pm on Wednesday and Thursday.
Penrhiwceibr Primary School is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Penrhys Primary School will be open from breakfast club until 1pm on Wednesday and Thursday.
Penygawsi Primary School is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Penyrenglyn Community Primary School will close after lunch at 1pm on Wednesday and Thursday.
Penywaun Primary School will close at 12.30pm on Wednesday and Thursday.
Perthcelyn Community Primary School will close at 12.45pm on Wednesday and Thursday.
Pontrhondda Primary School will close at 1pm on Wednesday. Parents to collect pupils from 12:30pm.
Porth Community School is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
St Margaret’s RC Primary School is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
St Michael’s RC Primary School is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Tai Education Centre is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Ton Infants School will close at 1pm on Wednesday and Thursday.
Ton Pentre Junior School will close at 1pm on Wednesday and Thursday.
Tonyrefail Community School is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Tref Y Rhyg Primary School is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Treorchy Comprehensive School is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Treorchy Primary School will close at 1pm on Wednesday and Thursday.
Trereobart Primary School is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Ty Gwyn Education Centre is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Williamstown Primary School will close at 1pm on Wednesday and Thursday. Pupils can be collected from 12.45pm.
Ynysboeth Primary School is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Ysgol Afon Wen is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Ysgol Bro Taf is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Ysgol Garth Olwg will close early on Wednesday and Thursday. The exact timings have not been published on the council’s website.
Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhondda is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Aberdar is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Awel Taf will close at 12.30pm on Wednesday and Thursday.
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Castellau will close at 12.30pm on Wednesday and Thursday.
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Evan James will close at 12.30pm on Wednesday and Thursday.
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Llyn Y Forwyn will close at 12.30pm on Wednesday and Thursday.
Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Tonyrefail will close at 12.30pm on Wednesday and Thursday.
Ysgol Llanhari is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Ysgol Nantgwyn is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Ysgol Ty Coch is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.

Torfaen County Borough Council

Torfaen council said: “All schools, with the exception of West Mon Y10 and Woodlands Nursery (who have air conditioning where pupils will be taught), will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday. “

Carmarthenshire County Council

All secondary schools in Carmarthenshire have taken the decision to close on Wednesday and Thursday. Some primaries have also taken the decision to close. We have approached the council to ask for the full list.

Carmarthenshire council’s cabinet member for education, Glynog Davies, said: “Carmarthenshire County Council has issued guidance to all schools, with headteachers asked to review and adapt arrangements during this period of hot weather depending on their school’s circumstances.

“The guidance issued includes practical steps to safeguard the health of both pupils and teachers. This includes measures to stay hydrated, adjustments to the school day, relaxation of uniform expectations and managing classroom environments.

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

All schools in Blaenau Gwent are closed on Wednesday and Thursday due to the extreme weather.

Ceredigion County Council

Ceredigion council said there are currently no plans to close schools in Ceredigion due to the extreme hot weather. The situation is being monitored closely today and over the coming days to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all pupils and staff.

A council spokesperson said: “Every effort should be made to keep schools and settings open where it is safe and practicable to do so. Where changes to the normal school day, partial closure or full closure are being considered, decisions should be based on a detailed risk assessment and communicated promptly to parents, carers, staff, the Local Authority, transport providers and any other relevant partners.

“The local authority issued guidance to schools yesterday outlining practical measures to help keep pupils safe during the hot weather. This includes steps schools may consider locally, such as adapting menus, relaxing uniform requirements where appropriate, ensuring pupils have access to drinking water, re-locating some classrooms and taking sensible precautions during outdoor activities.

“We will continue to communicate regularly with schools over the next few days and will keep the position under review, taking account of the latest weather information and the circumstances in individual schools.”

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

The following schools are shut on Wednesday and Thursday:

Abercanaid Primary School
Afon Taf High School
Bedlinog Primary School
Caedraw Primary School
Coed-Y-Dderwen Primary
Cyfarthfa High School
Cyfarthfa Park Primary School
Edwardsville Primary School
Goetre Primary School
Greenfield School
Gwaunfarren Primary School
Heolgerrig Primary School
Pantysgallog Primary School
Pen-y-Dre High School
Trelewis Primary School
Troedyrhiw Primary School
Twynyrodyn School
Ty Dysgu
Ysgol Gymraeg Rhyd-y-Grug
Ysgol Santes Tudful

Blessed Carlo Acutis – BHHS Campus is closed on Wednesday.

Merthyr Tydfil said measures, including alterations to menus with lighter meal options included, have been taken. Pupils will be offered extra water and sun cream breaks.

Sports days and school trips have also been cancelled or postponed where possible.

The council said “further action” might be taken by Thursday, as the heatwave approaches its peak with temperatures well above 30C forecast. A spokesperson added that consultations on the situation in schools is ongoing across Wales.

Newport City Council

The following schools are shut on Wednesday and Thursday:

Bassaleg School
Llanwern High School
Newport High School
Lliswerry High School
St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic High School
St. Julian’s School
The John Frost School
Ysgol Gyfun Gwent Is Coed
Caerleon Comprehensive School
Alway Primary School
Caerleon Lodge Hill Primary School
Charles Williams Church in Wales Primary School
Clytha Primary School
Crindau Primary School
Eveswell Primary School
Gaer Primary School
Glan Llyn Primary
Glan Usk Primary School
Glasllwch Primary School
High Cross Primary School
Langstone Primary School
Llanmartin Primary School
Lliswerry Primary School
Maesglas Primary School
Maindee Primary School
Malpas Church Primary School
Malpas Court Primary School
Marshfield Primary School
Millbrook Primary School
Milton Primary School
Monnow Primary School
Mount Pleasant Primary School
Pentrepoeth Primary School
Pillgwenlly Primary School
Ringland Primary School
Rogerstone Primary School
Somerton Primary School
St Andrew’s Primary School
St David’s Primary School
St Gabriel’s RC Primary School
St Julian’s Primary School
St Michael’s RC Primary School
St Woolos Primary School
Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Teyrnon
Ysgol Gymraeg Casnewydd
Ysgol Gymraeg Ifor Hael
Ysgol Gymraeg Nant Gwenlli

The only schools open in Newport over the heatwave are Malpas Park Primary, St Joseph’s RC Primary, St Mary’s RC Primary and St Patrick’s RC Primary.

These schools are all giving parents the opportunity to collect children after lunch if this is their preference. They will still remain open for other pupils.

A spokesperson for Newport council said the decision whether to close a school lies with individual headteachers, based on their own arrangements and risk assessments. “The council has provided advice to heads and governors that they can follow when taking those decisions, and we are fully supportive of any decision taken to cancel school trips or close buildings and move to online learning,” the statement added.

Neath Port Talbot Council

The following schools will be closed to all pupils on Wednesday and Thursday:

Abbey Primary School
Alltwen Primary School
Awel y Mor Primary School
Baglan Primary School
Blaenbaglan Primary School
Blaendulais Primary School
Blaengwrach Primary School
Blaenhonddan Primary School
Bryncoch CiW Primary School
Catwg Primary School
Central Primary School
Cilffriw Primary
Coed Hirwuan Primary School
Creunant Primary
Crymlyn Primary School
Cwmafan Primary
Cwmnedd Primary
Cwmtawe Community School
Dwr Y Felin Comprehensive School
Eastern Primary
Godre’rgraig Primary School
Llangiwg Primary School
Llangatwg Community School
Maesmarchog Community Primary
Melin Primary
Rhos Primary
Rhydyfro Primary
Sandfields Primary
St Joseph’s Catholic Infant School
St Joseph’s Catholic Junior School
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School
St Joseph’s RC School and Sixth Form Centre
St Therese’s Catholic Primary School
Tairgwaith Primary School
Tonnau Primary Community School
Tywyn Primary School
Waunceirch Primary School
YGG Blaendulais
YGG Castell-nedd
YGG Cwm Nedd
YGG Cwmllynfell
YGG Gwaun Cae Gurwen
YGG Pontardawe
YGG Rhosafan
YGG Trebannws
YGG Tregeles
YGG Tyle’r Ynn
Ysgol Carreg Hir
Ynysfach Primary School
Ysgol Bae Baglan
Ysgol Cwm Brombil
Ysgol Gymraeg Ystalyfera – Bro Dur
Ysgol Hendrefelin
Ysgol Maes Y Coed

Cefn Saeson Comprehensive School will be closed on Wednesday. A decision regarding Thursday will be made by 1pm on Wednesday.

Monmouthshire County Council

The following schools in Monmouthshire have announced closures:

Gilwern Primary is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Llantillio Pertholey Primary is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Magor CIW Primary & Nursery will close from midday on Wednesday. There is a full closure on Thursday.
Raglan Primary is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Rogiet Primary will close from 12.30pm on Wednesday. There is a full closure on Thursday.
Shirenewtown Primary is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Undy Primary & Nursery will close from midday on Wednesday. There is a full closure on Thursday.
Archbishop Rowan Williams will close from midday on Wednesday. There is a full closure on Thursday.
Castle Park Primary will close from midday on Wednesday. There is a full closure on Thursday.
Dewstow Primary & Nursery will close from midday on Wednesday. There is a full closure on Thursday.
Durand Primary & Nursery will close from midday on Wednesday. There is a full closure on Thursday.
The Dell Primary is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Ysgol Gymraeg Y Fin is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Chepstow School will close from 12.15pm on Wednesday and Thursday.
Kymin View Primary will close at 12.30pm on Wednesday and Thursday.
Llandogo Primary is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Usk CIW Primary is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Ysgol Gymraeg Trefynwy is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Goytre Fawr Primary is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Overmonnow Primary, Nursery & SNRB is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
King Henry VIII School will close at 11.30am on Wednesday. There is a full closure on Thursday.
St Marys RC is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Cross Ash is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Llanvihangel Crucorney Primary will close at 12.45pm on Wednesday. There is a full closure on Thursday.
Llanfoist Primary will close at 12.45pm on Wednesday. There is a full closure on Thursday.
Pembroke Primary, Nursery & SNRB will close at 1pm on Wednesday. There is a full closure on Thursday.
Thornwell Primary & Nursery will close at 1pm on Wednesday. There is a full closure on Thursday.
Ysgol Gymraeg y Fenni & Meithrin is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Our Ladys & St Michaels RC Primary is closed on Wednesday and Thursday.

A Monmouthshire County Council spokesperson said: “Monmouthshire County Council are monitoring the situation closely in conjunction with neighbouring local authorities, emergency planning colleagues and Welsh Government.

“In the meantime, our advice is that schools follow the Welsh Government and Public Health Wales guidance and take all appropriate precautions, such as maximising shade and ventilation, ensuring staff and pupils remain hydrated and avoiding strenouous activity where possible.”

Pembrokeshire County Council

Pembrokeshire council said individual schools are responsible for taking decisions on arrangements during the heatwave. No schools are showing as closed on its website.

A spokesperson said: “Each school in Pembrokeshire will make the arrangements it feels necessary to support pupils during extreme weather, including heatwaves. Examples include adjustments to the uniform required for this heatwave period and parents and pupils being reminded about the need for refillable water bottles and the wearing of suncream.”

Powys County Council

The following schools are closed on Wednesday and Thursday:

Ysgol Golwg y Cwm
Ysgol Maesydderwen
Ysgol Penmaes

Brynllywarch Hall School is closed on Wednesday.

A spokesperson for the council said: ” Powys schools and education settings have been advised that the Met Office weather warning for extreme heat has been upgraded from amber to red.

“The local authority has written to headteachers and setting leaders reminding them to prioritise the health, safety and wellbeing of learners and staff during the period of exceptionally high temperatures. Schools have been asked to consider appropriate measures, including reducing outdoor activities, minimising strenuous physical activity, maximising ventilation and shade, promoting hydration, and paying particular attention to vulnerable learners and staff.

“Schools and settings have also been advised to review any planned educational visits and trips, ensuring risk assessments are updated to reflect the extreme weather conditions and that suitable mitigation measures are in place if activities proceed.

“The council has directed schools to Welsh Government, Public Health Wales and NHS guidance on managing extreme heat and recognising the signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Schools are being asked to continue monitoring official weather warnings and air quality forecasts and to take proportionate action as required to maintain safe learning environments.

“We will continue to work closely with schools and settings to support them in responding appropriately to the conditions and safeguarding their communities.”

Vale of Glamorgan Council

WalesOnline understands Llansannor & Llanharry C.I.W. Primary School will close at 1pm on Wednesday and Thursday.

The council said some closed have decided to close or partially close on Wednesday and Thursday. Parents are asked to get the latest information directly from schools.

Flintshire County Council

Flintshire council said individual headteachers and schools are responsible for managing their own settings, adding that it is carefully monitoring the situation. All schools are currently showing as open on its website.

Claire Homard, chief officer for education and youth at Flintshire council, said: “We have shared the latest Welsh Government and Health and Safety Executive guidance on managing education settings during extreme weather with all schools in Flintshire.

“Decisions on how best to implement this guidance are made by individual headteachers and governing bodies, who are responsible for managing their own settings and ensuring appropriate measures are in place during the hot weather.

“We will continue to carefully monitor the situation during the week, and the safety and wellbeing of our pupils and staff remains our highest priority.”

Gwynedd Council

Gwynedd council said it is down to individual schools to take the decision to close. It added that guidance has been sent to schools to help keep pupils and staff safe. All schools are currently showing as open on its website.

A council spokeserson said: “Any decision to close a specific school would be made by the headteacher and governing body.

“With warnings of hot weather issued by the Met Office for parts of Gwynedd this week, the Education Department has shared guidance and useful resources with all head teachers, as received from the Welsh Government. The guidance includes taking the necessary steps to keep children and young people safe, such as avoiding vigorous physical activity and to maximise shade, ventilation and hydration.

“The council is working with partner agencies to ensure that advice for staying safe in the hot weather is shared through our social media platforms.”

Conwy County Borough Council

A spokesperson for Conwy council said: “Schools have local risk assessments in place based on their own individual sites and settings.”

All schools are currently showing as open on its website.

Denbighshire County Council

Awaiting response. There are no schools showing as closed on the council’s website.

Isle of Anglesey County Council

A council spokesperson said: “The safety and wellbeing of pupils and staff remains our priority during the forecast period of exceptionally hot weather

“The Council’s Learning Service has shared Welsh Government guidance with all schools and asked them to monitor conditions closely and take appropriate steps to keep children and staff safe.

“There are currently no county-wide plans to close schools. Decisions regarding the operation of individual schools rest with headteachers and governing bodies, who are best placed to assess local conditions and will communicate any changes directly to parents and carers.

“Schools have been encouraged to take practical measures such as promoting hydration, making use of shaded and well-ventilated areas, reducing strenuous outdoor activity and, where appropriate, adopting a flexible approach to uniform requirements.

“We will continue to monitor the situation and follow advice from the Met Office, Welsh Government and Public Health Wales.”

Wrexham County Borough Council

Councillor Phil Wynn, lead member for education at Wrexham council said: “During this period of extreme warm weather, schools will operate using the Welsh Government guidelines and decisions are made on an individual basis by headteachers for each school.”

Schools may relax uniform requirements and assess the suitability of certain accommodation on a regular basis.

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