A summer of record-breaking heatwaves saw UK schools pushed to their limit this year. As the threat of climate change becomes a reality – with experts warning 2026 may point to a ‘new normal’ – there are growing concerns ahead of the new academic year.
Summer 2026 saw unprecedented weather hit the UK, setting it up to be the hottest on record according to Met Office data. Five widespread heatwaves prompted a historic streak of four consecutive months where temperatures exceeded 35C.
