ANGRY parents have hit out at a Hampshire college after pupils were forced to wear trousers in sweltering heat.

The county is currently in the grip of high temperatures with the mercury topping 30C, and the Met Office has issued its second highest heatwave alert.

Some schools and colleges have relaxed uniform rules, but others have insisted that pupils stick to previous regulations.

Wyvern College, based in Fair Oak, said students are not required to wear blazers for the rest of this week.

A statement on its Facebook page said: "Due to the hot weather students will not be required to bring in their blazers for the remainder of this week.

"However, all other uniform rules will stay in place as stated in student log book.

"Come Monday, blazers must be worn by all students."

The message prompted angry replies from other social media users.

One wrote: "Still not acceptable! If not non uniform then at least let them wear the PE shorts and tshirts like other schools have."

Another said: "Seriously Wyvern this is not about some bun fight over uniform, it's to prevent people ending up overheating and collapsing and also most likely prevent a whole week or lost study due to lack in concentration of overheating students.

"It's quite an important time of year for some students too.

"Please have a rethink.

"It's not about you and your rules, it's about these poor kids who are suffering."

Crestwood College, Eastleigh, has told students to wear comfortable clothes today, Wednesday June 21 and Thursday June 22 as the mercury gets set to hit 30°C+.

The college has issued rules including:

• No flipflops or high heels. Sandals and canvas shoes/trainers are acceptable but all shoes must be fastened to the feet to avoid accidents.

• T-shirts or vest tops are fine, but no thin strappy tops, boobtubes or anything that would be considered beachwear or too revealing for school. No midriff baring tops please.

• Shorts and Summer skirts are acceptable but must be of a decent length. No hotpant type shorts and skirt lengths should fall within the usual school rules.

• Summer dresses are acceptable, but again should not be too flesh baring.

• Jewellery rules remain as usual and no piercings please.

• Don’t forget to bring water bottles, apply suncream before coming to school and bring a hat for breaktimes if needed.

Krista Dawkins , headteacher said: “If any student arrives at school unsuitably dressed, parents will be called and they will be sent home to change.

“We will inform parents on Thursday what will happen on Friday.”

Another school to respond to the weather is Bitterne Park School.

A message on their website said: “Until further notice, due to the hot weather, boys will be allowed to wear black PE shorts with their polo shirt. They must wear school shoes, not trainers.

“For all pupils, if they choose to wear a shirt, they do not have to wear a tie.”