Exact Temperature Threshold for UK Schools to Consider Closure Amid 38C Heatwave Tuesday, June 23, 2026 heatwave schools temperature closure uk education safety metoffice neu nasuwt As the UK faces an intense heatwave with temperatures soaring to 38°C, teaching unions have clarified the temperature at which schools should consider closing or implementing additional safety measures. Currently, there is no … Read More
Labour Urged to Extend Fully Paid Maternity Leave for Teachers to 26 Weeks Tuesday, April 7, 2026 maternity education teachers labour nasuwt union dfe leave retention pay Labour faces pressure to introduce a new policy extending fully paid maternity leave for UK teachers to 26 weeks, a move advocated by the NASUWT teachers’ union to help prevent a growing exodus from the profession. The union … Read More