Updated school closures list as heatwave hits Black Country and West Midlands

Dozens of schools and childcare providers across the Black Country and wider West Midlands have announced temporary closures as soaring temperatures continue to grip the region.

Education leaders say the unprecedented heat has made it difficult to maintain safe and comfortable learning environments, prompting a number of schools to either close completely or shorten the school day.

Among those affected is Wood Green Academy in Wednesbury, which will remain closed on Wednesday, June 24 and Thursday, June 25 due to the extreme weather conditions.

Several schools in Worcestershire have also taken action. Birchen Coppice Academy in Kidderminster will close from 1pm on Wednesday and remain shut on Thursday, while ContinU Plus Academy will finish at 1.30pm each day for the remainder of the week. Wribbenhall School in Bewdley has already closed from Tuesday through to Thursday.

In Wolverhampton, Claregate Primary School will shut from 1pm on both Wednesday and Thursday, while Colton Hills School will close from 12:20pm on Wednesday and Thursday

Birmingham has seen a number of closures, including Bellfield Daycare, Nursery and Infants in Northfield, which will close from 1.30pm for the next three days. Washwood Heath Academy in Stetchford will finish at 12.30pm on Wednesday and Thursday, with pupils continuing their studies remotely from home.

Meanwhile, Oasis Community Learning in Handsworth will close from 1.30pm on Wednesday and Thursday, and Hodge Hill Primary School has confirmed it will be closed on both days.

Further closures have been announced in Dudley and Sandwell. Halesowen College will shut on Wednesday and Thursday, while Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy has also confirmed closures across both days.

In Kingswinford, Little Bam Bams Nursery will close from 1pm on Wednesday and remain shut throughout Thursday.

Schools have cited concerns over pupil and staff welfare as temperatures continue to rise, with many buildings lacking adequate cooling systems. Parents and carers are being advised to check directly with their child's school for the latest updates and arrangements for remote learning where applicable.

Schools affected by heatwave closures include:

• Wood Green Academy, Wednesbury – Closed Wednesday and Thursday.
• Birchen Coppice Academy, Kidderminster – Closed from 1pm Wednesday and all day Thursday.
• ContinU Plus Academy, Kidderminster – Closed from 1.30pm each day for the rest of the week.
• Wribbenhall School, Bewdley – Closed Tuesday to Thursday.
• Claregate Primary School, Wolverhampton – Closed from 1pm Wednesday and Thursday.
• Bellfield Daycare, Nursery and Infants, Northfield – Closed from 1.30pm for the next three days.
• Washwood Heath Academy, Stetchford – Closed from 12.30pm Wednesday and Thursday, with home learning in place.
• Oasis Community Learning, Handsworth – Closed from 1.30pm Wednesday and Thursday.
• Hodge Hill Primary School, Birmingham – Closed Wednesday and Thursday.
• Halesowen College – Closed Wednesday and Thursday.
• Ormiston Sandwell Community Academy – Closed Wednesday and Thursday.
• Colton Hills School, Wolverhampton – Closed from 12:20pm on Wednesday and Thursday
• Little Bam Bams Nursery, Kingswinford – Closed from 1pm Wednesday and all day Thursday.