Some primary and secondary schools in Oldham have decided to ditch their uniform policy today and have even cancelled some of their plans due to the heatwave.

Numerous primary and secondary schools across the borough have announced that pupils do not need to wear their school uniforms on Monday and Tuesday this week as temperatures are set to soar to as high as 41C in parts of England.

Today, Monday July 18, temperatures could hit as high as 31C in Oldham.

However, it is expected to heat up even further tomorrow to 33C.

It is the first time the Met Office has issued a 'red' alert and has warned the rising temperatures could disrupt emergency services and travel.

Primary schools in Oldham have been posting online and sending emails to parents over the course of the weekend to issue a change in uniform policy as a result of the hot weather.

Royton Hall Primary and Nursery School said: "Due to the predicted high temperatures on Monday and Tuesday we recommend that children do not wear their uniform to school but wear cool clothing instead.

"Please ensure your child has sunscreen and a hat.

"We will reduce the time spent outside at lunchtimes and ensure your child has regular access to water.

"Thank you for your continued support."

The primary school has also decided to move Pirate Day to Wednesday, July 20 due to the hot weather.

A separate post online read: "Due to the predicted hot weather for the next couple of days, we have decided to move Pirate Day to Wednesday (20th) instead of Monday.

"As per the previous school email, please send your child to school in cool clothes tomorrow instead of their uniform."

Unfortunately, Horton Mill Community Primary School has said that it has also been forced to make re-arrangements.

Year 6 leavers were expecting to go to London for a special trip today.

However, the school said it had to cancel the trip "at the last minute" in light of the heat and weather warnings.

In an appeal online, Horton Mill Community Primary School asked local businesses or groups to pool together to donate "any treats to cheer our (Year 6) children up" now that they cannot travel to London.

Over at Newman RC College, the headteacher has informed parents that its pupils do not need to wear uniform all week.

Mr Potts said youngsters can attend lessons in their branded Newman PE kit from Monday to Friday as they enjoy their final 'rewards week' before the end of term.

 

Limehurst Primary School has also said children can attend lessons in shorts, t-shirts and trainers but has advised parents to ensure all children are wearing sun cream and a sun hat.

The Oldham Times: Limehurst Primary School said its pupils can attend school in their PE kits.Limehurst Primary School said its pupils can attend school in their PE kits.

In a post online, Limehurst Primary School said: "Due to the red weather warning, which came out just as schools were closing on Friday, the children can come to schools in the clothes they would for PE (shorts, T-shirts, trainers).

"Please ensure children wear sun cream and a sun hat."

Delph Primary School similarly said school children can wear cooler and more comfortable clothes today.

 

Meanwhile, Woodlands Primary Academy said it will permit PE kits instead of school uniforms, but has warned against sending children to school in inappropriate footwear.