Greenford 
NOTICE REGARDING ADVERSE WEATHER:
AMBER HEAT HEALTH ALERT
(23/06/2026 - 25/06/2026):
Dear Parents and Carers,
Preparing for the Forecasted Hot Weather
The Met Office has issued an Amber Heat Health Alert for our area from Tuesday to Thursday, with temperatures expected to be very high during this period. The safety and wellbeing of our pupils and staff remains our priority, and we would like to let you know about the measures we will be taking in school to help keep everyone safe and comfortable.
During periods of hot weather, we will:
- Encourage children to drink water regularly throughout the day.
- Ensure water bottles are readily available and refilled as needed.
- Make use of shaded areas during breaktimes and outdoor activities.
- Reduce the amount of time spent in direct sunlight, particularly during the hottest parts of the day.
- Adapt physical activities where necessary to minimise the risk of overheating.
- Keep classrooms as cool as possible by using ventilation and closing blinds where appropriate.
- Monitor children closely for any signs of heat-related illness.
To help us keep your child safe and comfortable, please ensure that they:
- Come to school with a named water bottle.
- Wear a sun hat or cap.
- Have sunscreen applied before arriving at school. If your child brings sunscreen to school, it should be clearly named and they should be able to apply it independently.
- Wear lightweight, comfortable clothing suitable for hot weather.
For the duration of the hot weather (Tuesday-Friday), children may attend school wearing their PE kit. This will help them to remain cool and comfortable throughout the day. We ask that PE kits remain appropriate for school and that footwear is suitable for active play and learning.
If your child is feeling unwell due to the heat before the school day begins, please follow our usual absence reporting procedures.
We appreciate your support in helping us ensure that all children remain safe, comfortable and ready to learn during this period of hot weather. We will continue to monitor the situation and make any further adjustments necessary.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Yours sincerely,
Greenford School
