00:00Schools are changing plans as extreme heat is expected to intensify.
00:05More than 300 schools are planning partial or full closures,
00:08while others are shortening the school day or relaxing uniform rules to help keep pupils safe.
00:15Education leaders are following guidance on managing high temperatures
00:19as a rare red warning comes into force for parts of England and Wales.
00:23Health officials say the heat could affect people well beyond traditionally vulnerable groups,
00:29with temperatures potentially reaching the high 30s in some areas.
00:34Families are being advised to keep children hydrated,
00:38avoid excessive sun exposure and check the latest advice from schools today regularly.
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