The schools starting late after 01:00 England kick-off to 'reduce pressure' on parents

According to BBC News, schools in England are opening late to adjust for an England football match scheduled after one in the morning. School leaders argue it reduces pressure on parents and students, who'd otherwise arrive exhausted the next morning. The move has parent support—a clear vote that football schedules now beat traditional school bells.

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