Tim Coulson, the Director General, Department for Education has sent guidance regarding the hot weather.

Hot weather guidance for schools and education settings

School Closure due to Hot Weather - w/c 22nd June 2026

Due to planned industrial action, Barn Croft Primary School will be closed to all pupils on Monday 22 June, Wednesday 24 June and Monday 29 June 2026.

The MET Office has issued a heat heath alert for London. Find out what this means for schools and settings in Waltham Forest.

The Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) have shared guidance on data sharing between schools and school vaccination providers.

Brook has received funding from the Youth Endowment Fund to run a trial evaluating approaches to preventing dating and relationship violence. Secondary schools in Greater London are invited to take part in the London Sexual Violence Programme (LSVP).

The Health, Safety and Wellbeing Team have been made aware of recent national alerts regarding the possible presence of asbestos contamination in some play and craft sand products.

Waltham Forest have two school closures today (Friday 15 May 2026) due to a power surge.