Dear Parents and Carers,

We would like to update you on the measures currently in place at school during this period of extremely hot weather.

In line with Welsh Government guidance, our priority is to ensure that all children remain safe, comfortable and well cared for while continuing their learning. 

To support this, we have put the following arrangements in place across the school:

• Fans are being used in all classrooms to help keep temperatures down.
• Windows and doors are open to maximise ventilation throughout the building. 
• Children are encouraged to drink water regularly, and bottles can be refilled as often as needed to ensure good hydration. 
• Time spent outdoors is limited, with pupils only going outside for short periods and access to shaded areas wherever possible. 
• Any classes experiencing particularly warm conditions have been moved to cooler, shaded classrooms where available.

Our school building is a modern, eco-designed environment, helping to keep spaces warmer in winter and cooler in summer, which is supporting us during this heat.

In addition:

• PE sessions over the next two days will not take place outdoors.
• Children will instead take part in very light, low-intensity physical activities, following guidance to avoid vigorous exercise during extreme heat. 

At present, the Local Authority has not made any decisions regarding changes to the school day. If we are informed of any updates, we will share these with you straight away.

We will continue to monitor conditions closely and adjust our arrangements as needed to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for all pupils.

Thank you for your continued support. Please ensure your child comes to school with a water bottle each day.

Kind regards,

Mrs Black