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To think this heatwave is a bad as the last?

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PrincessOfPreschool · 10/07/2026 07:56

Last time it got really hot, a couple of weeks ago, schools closed early, there was different uniform, all sorts of safety restrictions.

This time it's just 'get on with it'. I work with young children and we closed at midday last time... This time the kids are so hot and bothered in the afternoon. We have a couple of fans in a huge space which only work for one person if they're almost sitting on top of them, let alone a room of kids. It's too hot to go outside - no breeze.

So AIBU to expect some consistency? If it was unsafe before, it is unsafe now. It's already so hot today.

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FastFood · 10/07/2026 08:03

Im in SE London and it's not as bad, but I'm still sleep deprived from the last one so I have absolutely no resilience anymore.

FlossTea · 10/07/2026 08:02

Where we are (south west) it's definitely not as bad as the last. It's several degrees cooler, less humid, and temperatures are dropping more during the night which means the house is cooling better at night (i keep things shut in the day and open after dark) so we're getting a bit more respite and the heat indoors isn't building up as much. I was relieved/supportive when the schools closed last time as even our short school run was absolutely brutal, but I don't think that is feasible for them to close everytime it hits the 30s as sadly this is not unusual anymore. The last one was exceptional, SO hot during night and day and red weather warnings.

That being said, it's still bloody hot!! And going on for longer.... I hate it!

Overthebow · 10/07/2026 08:00

It’s not as hot as the last one, it had more days above 34C and night temperatures were hotter. We can’t keep closing schools every time it gets above 30.

purpleme12 · 10/07/2026 08:00

It's a bit odd isn't it, the different messages

There's no let up inside. It's 27.8 degrees in the house

bucketfull · 10/07/2026 08:00

Our school is doing everything as before - shorter outdoor breaks, pe clothes- except for the optional early pick up. I think if the weather warning moves from Amber to Red they will offer the early pick up option too.
Sports day has been cancelled again. Looks like it’s not happening this year. (I’m fine with that!)

toomuchgoingonhere · 10/07/2026 07:59

I’m a teacher too, but I just think we have to get on with it this time round. It is hard. The children are so ratty with each other too. But like a snow day, if you can get in, get in, and curriculum matters kind of go out the window. Parents can choose in my view.

Smeegall · 10/07/2026 07:57

Agreed - I'm so uncomfortable