Update from Lancashire County Council on school closures in Fylde and Wyre due to hot weather
‘Decisions on school closures would ultimately be a matter for the schools concerned’
There are no school closures in Fylde or Wyre due to the heatwave.
On Lancashire County Council’s website, under a section that states ‘unavoidable school closures’ all schools will remain open at this time.
A Lancashire County Council spokesman said: "Decisions on school closures would ultimately be a matter for the schools concerned.
"However, we are actively briefing schools today to ensure they are considering how to keep children safe during this period and reiterating water safety advice in the bulletin, and we will continue to support schools.
"Information regarding school closures can be found on this link Unavoidable School Closures"
Many schools across the country are closing completely while the heatwave lasts or closing early.
The heatwave will last through today and Thursday with temperatures beginning to drop by Friday.