'They're safe': UK Dad defends protecting kids from 30C heatwave

For the past week UK residents have been struggling to cope with a mini-heatwave that saw temperatures hit over 30 degrees Celcius.

Locals were sent into meltdown at the rare warmth with Adam Lamberton making the drastic decision to keep his children home from school to keep them "safe'.

George and Tom usually attend Pingle Academy in Derbyshire but on Monday local time they were relaxing in the garden paddling pool instead of learning about Pythagoras' theorem, The Burton Mail reports.

"I know it won't be any cooler here than it is in school, but at least if they are here, I can make sure they are drinking plenty of water, staying safe," he told the publication.

"I know they won't wear sun cream or their hats if I'm not here to tell them, so at least they are safe if they're with me."

The heatwave has brought the longest continued high June temperatures that the country has seen for two decades.

However, Mr Lamberton was breaking the law by keeping his children home.

School continues as normal in hot whether and it remains a legal requirement for a child to attend school.

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Pingle assistant head teacher Deb Holland defended the school and said they act accordingly when it becomes hot.

"It has been really hot today, but the kids have still come in looking incredibly smart. They all had their ties done properly and their shirts tucked in," she said.

"We have bottled water available at lunchtime, and we have water fountains across the school for people to fill their bottles up.

"If anyone is especially thirsty, all they need to do is ask for a drink and we'll get them one. We're here to look after our pupils!"

She said there were no concerns over the health and safety of the kids entrusted to teachers' care.