A headteacher says he kept his school open during a UK heatwave and that the experience helped pupils build “resilience.” Alun Ebenezer, who led the decision, argues that managing challenging conditions can be part of education and encourages young people to cope with discomfort rather than avoid it. The episode is framed as a lesson in adaptability, with the headteacher describing the approach as more constructive than cancelling normal activities. One report highlights his comments that people can become overly sensitive (“snowflakey”) and suggests the school’s decision was intended to challenge that mindset. The BBC also reports that Ebenezer presented the decision to remain open as beneficial for pupils, tying it to learning about endurance and responding to real-world conditions. The two sources agree on the central points: the school remains open during the heatwave, the headteacher publicly defends the choice, and he links it to outcomes for pupils, particularly resilience.