UK Schools Delay Monday Openings to 10:00 for 01:00 England-Mexico World Cup Match
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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 4
UK Schools Delay Monday Openings to 10:00 for 01:00 England-Mexico World Cup Match
3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 4
Summary
Schools in London, Salford, the Midlands and County Durham said they will open around 10:00 on Monday, giving families more time after England’s 01:00 BST last-16 match against Mexico.
Headteachers said the move eases pressure on tired pupils and working parents if the game runs as late as 04:00 on penalties, while some schools will still run breakfast clubs at normal times.
Thomas Tuchel urged schools to “let them watch,” but Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson stopped short of endorsing late starts, saying pupils should still be in school on Monday.
Other schools plan to open as usual and mark the occasion with highlights, football-themed activities or non-uniform days, while social media reaction has split between backing flexibility and insisting children attend on time.