That schools should close tomorrow where it is snowyy...

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I feel like we should be prepared for days where it'll be difficult for teachers and some children to get into school due to bad weather, so online learning can take place instead!

I agree but the MN martyrs brigade will rain down their terror upon such words. Good luck!

If some people can’t get in, that’s tricky and it would be great if schools can make alternative plans.

But assuming most people can get in, they absolutely shouldn’t shut.

Where exactly is it going to be so snowy that transport isn't possible?

Yes, I’m sure teachers are absolutely ready and prepared to suddenly do online lessons for about one inch of snow…

I’m not sure about shutting but online learning would be great (and not treated as a day of absence) when you can’t get in…

Having grown up in a country with lots of snow I find it so strange that society should 'close down' due to a few snowflakes..

Schools should only be closed where there are safety risks - we have had too many closures over the last 3 years

Thing is there aren't enough supply teachers to cover regular absence so if some staff can't get in because of the weather some classes won't have teachers.
Roads grind to a halt with a bit of snow.

I know, this happens nearly every year and people seem to go into full blown panic mode.

@Muddywaters1 - In more rural areas, the majority of staff - as well as some students - live at least 30 minute drives away and use country roads that won’t have been gritted. Ice is a real problem then, even without snow

In Cornwall - no snow, cold and frosty - already have a list of possible school closures tomorrow. I know we have narrow roads here but it made me sigh when I saw it.

We have already had the email to say school closed tomorrow. Large rural catchment, one of the transport providers has already said they won't be able to serve some of the villages as we have 3-4 inches of snow that is going to freeze overnight. Lots of staff coming from rural areas, and police are already warning travel tomorrow is going to be tricky. Added to that 3" of snow over the school site that is frozen is going to make it a nightmare.

They are hoping to open on Tuesday when more roads have been cleared and the school site also. We have registration via Teams and then online learning set for all lessons.

Impressed by the efficiency!

Yes plus shops, offices, factories and railway premises. Any excuse for a day off in my book. If it is pleasant and crunchy out, you can build a snowman or go to the park. Or else just snuggle up indoors.

If you live somewhere very high and remote maybe? For the majority the roads will be passable or have cleared sufficiently to get to school. We have to be at the ponies far earlier than we have to be at school along single lane back roads. It's still accessible and we've had heavy snow. Certainly don't see it as a reason to close. What about emergency service workers. Do you expect them all just to stay at home too?

My school is rural and I live a 50 minute drive away. Both places have a lot of snow.

That's where.

Some parts of the Cotswolds have had over 10cm of snow today, which is unusual. For most of the country I expect it’s BAU. A bit of snow shouldn’t shut anything but I think there are odd areas that have had a *lot^.

There's an increased risk of accidents in snowy and icy conditions. Fewer cars on the road means fewer accidents. I don't see why people insist on sending DCs in regardless. By all means, provide for younger children who's parents can't work from home but it seems stupid to insist everyone must be in.

my DC primary and high school are both closed. We have had snow and it is very icy. Rural area and the road is really dangerous so happy to keep DC at home. Funny though primary has said they will set online work and yet nothing from high school

And this is where the term snowflake comes from.

I really hope none of you or your loved ones are dependent on carers coming out to them to be able to toilet, eat, drink. Why should they make the effort when others can't ?

I suspect if you were in a country which has a lot of heavy snow then everywhere was set up to deal with it properly, quickly and efficiently. The trouble we have in this country is the infrastructure just isn't in place so it takes less snow and ice here to close roads, stop public transport, etc.

Some of us have jobs where snow is when we HAVE to be in. We also worked through the whole pandemic.

I love a good snow day but when you have a job where you are always inconvenienced by everyone else wanting a fun day off, it does get a little tiresome.

Well today the public transport in parts of our city wasn't running. For the whole morning the bus wasn't running to the area I live.

Luckily the snow stopped earlier and the gritters and tractors have since been out to clear roads. A number of shaded side streets are only passable with care though that showily improve.

Burford Secondary and The Cotswold School in Bourton on the Water are both closed tomorrow.

It never fails to amaze me how people don't grasp that, no matter how ordinary some weather might be in other countries (lots of snow, extreme heat) in other countries it can be extraordinary weather and those countries won't be as well prepared.

Our school is closed for safety, but all the snow we had this morning has gone! Others in the area are open so it is a little annoying.