We want to keep everyone safe in the hot weather so these are the adjustments we will make in school:

• Children are invited to wear their PE kits (plain t-shirt and shorts) or light coloured, loose-fitting, cotton clothing to school.
• PE sessions will be adapted or cancelled so that children do not do strenuous exercise or overheat. If they take place, they will include regular water breaks.
• At playtime and lunchtime, children will be encouraged to stay in the shade and wear hats and sunscreen.
• Unlimited access to water bottles and children are encouraged to drink /refill their water bottles regularly (which is part of our normal routine).  Whole school and Key Stage assemblies cancelled.
• Teachers will also look out for children that are struggling, and will adapt and pause the lesson for a break if needed, particularly in the afternoons. Adults will look out for signs of tiredness,  heat stress and heatstroke.
• There are many First Aiders in school that can check children if needed and the Office Team will phone home if there are any concerns.

Please remember to send your child to school with a sunhat and a water bottle, and apply sunscreen before you head to school. If you wish to send a named bottle of sunscreen in for your child to apply during the day, please ensure they are able to apply it independently and remind them that they cannot share it with other children!

Further information about keeping safe in high temperatures can be found here