Full list of school closures as Brits told to stay at home in sizzling heatwave

A NUMBER of schools will stay shut today as Brits are urged to stay at home during the sizzling heatwave.

The nation was warned to stay out of the sun for as long as the Met Office's red “danger to life” weather alert is in place.

The warning, which covers a large portion of England between London, Manchester and the Vale of York, came into force on Monday and is set to remain until the end of today.

Millions of Brits are working from home to stay cool - and to avoid mass travel disruption caused by the scorcher, which is set to end tomorrow.

Meanwhile, some headteachers announced pupils should stay at home — a move opposed by deputy PM Dominic Raab.

The Department of Education (DfE) has not advised schools to shut, but have told leaders they are “responsible for managing their own local circumstances”.

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It means several schools across England said they would close completely while others will close early or change uniform rules for "the safety of pupils".

And schools that remain open are asking students to drink water and wear hats and sunscreen.

Classrooms follow the same rules as workplaces, meaning there is a no maximum temperature mandating a full shut-down.

Where have schools closed?

Buckinghamshire