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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
David Unyime Nkanta

'Let Them Play!': Fury as UK Schools Ban Outdoor Breaks as Kids Forced to Stay Inside During Heatwaves

Illustration image of an empty UK school playground during summer. Amid ongoing heatwaves, schools have come under fire for banning outdoor breaks to protect pupils from extreme temperatures. (Credit: Photo Credit: Freepik)

Outraged parents and educators are blasting UK schools for keeping children locked indoors during scorching summer weather, sparking a fierce row over whether protective measures have gone too far.

As Britain swelters under another blistering heatwave, dozens of schools across the country have implemented controversial 'hot play' policies that force pupils to abandon playgrounds and spend break times confined to stuffy classrooms.

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