School closures

2024 - 11 - 19

When Snow Falls, Schools Close: A Hilarious Winter Tale!

Education - School Closures - Snow - UK Weather Alerts - Vulnerable Children - Weather Conditions

The snow's come down, and schools are shut! Find out which schools are closed, all the chaos, and some fun snow facts!

As the UK gets pummeled by a sudden Arctic blast, families are waking up to find snow-covered streets and a flurry of school closures across the nation. From Herefordshire to North Wales, the white stuff is causing chaos, with roads like the A49 and A4103 barely visible beneath layers of snow. Everywhere you turn, kids are cheering from their windows as emails and social media notifications spew forth lists of schools that have decided it’s simply too snowy to stay open. Imagine how it must feel to have a surprise day off in the depths of winter!

While parents worry about how to keep their little snowmen entertained, teachers are frantically rethinking lesson plans as remote teaching becomes the order of the day. Hackney parents are voicing their concerns over the plans for vulnerable children, proving that nothing kicks up more concern than the thought of children missing out on education. Meanwhile, Calderdale schools have also fallen victim to the snowstorm and are announcing closures left, right and centre! Perhaps next time they’ll warn us with a snowman-shaped alert?

In Wrexham and Flintshire, local councils have stepped up to keep everyone updated on school closures due to the inclement weather. Every news report sounds like a weather alert crossed with the children’s excitement of a snow day! As the snow turns the country into a winter wonderland, it seems that classrooms across the UK are being vacuumed of their pint-sized pupils for the foreseeable future. With roads difficult to navigate and schools closing in droves, many families are sorting sledges before they even check their inboxes for closure emails!

Yet, amidst the chaos, snow brings its own kind of magic. Did you know that snowflakes are formed from tiny ice crystals that cluster together in clouds? Each one is beautifully unique! So, while parents are dealing with the last-minute panic of arranging childcare and fellow snowball fighters on this snowy day, let’s embrace the cold, the closures, and the wacky adventures that a snow day can provide. So grab your hot cocoa and prepare for laughter—it’s time for some winter fun! And who knows, maybe we’ll finally catch a glimpse of that elusive snow day spirit!

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Image courtesy of "Your Herefordshire"

SCHOOL CLOSURES | A number of schools across Herefordshire ... (Your Herefordshire)

The A49 (Dinmore Hill) and A4103 (Fromes Hill) are open but snow has settled in places. Areas such as Bromyard have also seen some heavy snow. Herefordshire ...

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'History repeats': School closures spark growing fears over special ... (Hackney Citizen)

Hackney parents and teachers whose schools are facing closure next year say they are concerned about a lack of a clear plan for vulnerable children with ...

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School closures confirmed in Wrexham and Flintshire (LeaderLive)

Wrexham Council and Flintshire County Council have started to announce school closures in the region due to bad weather conditions.

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School snow closures: The Calderdale schools that are closed and ... (Halifax Courier)

Heavy snow overnight has meant some Calderdale children are waking up this morning to discover their school is shut.

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UK school closures announced as England hit by 28-hour snow storm (Birmingham Live)

Flurries have been seen across the Midlands, north west and north east of England on Tuesday, as temperatures plunge.

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Full list of school closures as snow causes chaos across the UK (Daily Express)

The Met Office is warning of dangerous conditions in areas across the UK which could cause schools to close their doors.

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Live: School closure updates as snow-hit college shut today (Stoke-on-Trent Live)

One of North Staffordshire's biggest colleges is closed today - due to the weather. It means students at Buxton and Leek College are being taught remotely ...

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Kirklees schools closed by snow after Arctic blast hits (Yorkshire Live)

Several schools in Kirklees have been closed due to heavy snowfall overnight. The council school closure page has been updated this morning with five schools ...

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List of Derbyshire school closures as county wakes up to heavy ... (Derbyshire Live)

Gritting is taking place across Derbyshire but there are still roads closed across the county including Church Road, Quarndon, A537 Cat and Fiddle Road, A628 ...

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NEWS | School closures and the latest on the roads as snow settles ... (Your Herefordshire)

There are difficult driving conditions in parts of Herefordshire this morning, with snow settling in places. The A49 (Dinmore Hill) and A4103 (Fromes Hill) ...

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Full list of schools closures across UK today due to snow and bad ... (Metro)

Soem schools across the UK have been forced to close as wintery weather causes chaos on the roads, with warnings in place for snow and ice.

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School closures: Snow warning results in schools closing across UK ... (GB News)

The UK's national weather service claimed snow could cut off rural communities and lead to slips on icy surfaces.

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Full list of school closures today as UK snow forces classrooms to ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Roads across the country have been covered in centimetres-deep snow, grounding large swathes of the country to a halt and forcing schools to close early ...

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Live updates: Roads and schools closed as snow hits Derbyshire (Derbyshire Times)

South Darley C.E. Primary School, which said: “We will be closed today due to the bad weather conditions and difficulties getting to school.” Brackenfield ...

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Full list of school closures as snow hits North Wales (North Wales Live)

Schools have been closed after heavy overnight snow caused disruption across North Wales. The first real fall of the winter shut the A55 and made parts of ...

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School closures in the UK: Where to find if your child's school is closed (Heart)

Below we have a list of local council information to help find out if your school may be closed due to bad weather conditions. Bedshordshire. Bedford Borough ...

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Full list of school closures today as UK snow forces classrooms to ... (LBC)

Snowy conditions described as "the first taste of winter" have hit the UK, with a sudden Arctic blast causing multiple schools across the country to close.

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West Midlands school closures after heavy snowfall (Dudley News)

Q3 Academy Langley; Oldbury Academy; Perryfields Academy; Bristnall Hall Academy; Alder Coppice Primary School. In a statement annoucing the school closure, ...

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'First taste of winter' snow in UK brings school closures and travel ... (The Guardian)

Severe weather alerts in place across northern England, Midlands, north-east Wales and parts of Northern Ireland.

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Every school closed in Shropshire and Mid-Wales today due to ... (shropshirestar.com)

Residents of the county and the West Midlands woke up to their first taste of winter and a sheet of snow after yesterday's warnings for icy weather.

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Schools closed as snow falls in Herefordshire, November 19 (Hereford Times)

CLOSED: With snow settling and set to continue all morning Wigmore High School will be closed today. Lessons will be on Microsoft Teams. Wigmore School Primary.

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