UK June heatwave forced 1,700 school closures, 15m lesson hours lost

A study estimates that at least 760,000 pupils in England and Wales missed over 15 million hours of schooling as more than 1,700 schools closed or shortened days during the June heatwave, with classroom temperatures exceeding 40°C. This is one of five heatwaves to hit the UK this summer, highlighting the growing impact of extreme heat on education infrastructure. The findings underscore the need for climate adaptation in schools, though the study's methodology and exact figures remain unverified.