School closures

The National Emergency Coordination Group met on Sunday as freezing weather threatens to wreak havoc for another week.

Slow down and be aware of other road users allow extra time and drive with caution. The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien said: “We will continue to monitor the ongoing weather conditions and ensure that all arms of the state are responding speedily and appropriately to meet any challenges. Anybody who needs shelter will be provided with it. The public are advised to monitor transport providers websites and social media channels for updates. Above all, make sure you stay warm and safe and keep in touch with vulnerable or elderly neighbours.” The public are being urged to be vigilant and prepare for severe weather conditions.

Due to the arrival of snow and severe weather conditions, a number of schools across Cambridgeshire will be making the decision whether to close today ...

This can make it difficult for a large number of people travelling to work and school this morning. Buses and staff will struggle to make routes safely today. Teachers will set tasks on Satchel:One later this morning. [Click here to like and follow.](https://www.facebook.com/cambridgeshirelive) In the event that teachers are unable to get to College, or are running late due to weather-related travel issues, students should look out for communications by Teams or email about arrangements for their lessons." - Fen Drayton Primary School - Barrington Primary School - Castle Camps Primary School As a result of this schools and colleges made the decision to close. - Bassingbourn Primary School Educational closures were announced by the institution throughout the morning. Disruption to travel was expected for those driving on the roads and for public transport.

Schools across the country will be closed today after a weekend of snow and freezing temperatures. Yellow warnings of ice, fog and snow are in place for ...

- East Anstey Primary School - 10am - Portfield School - Haverfordwest - Bishops Nympton Primary School - 10am - Withington C of E Primary School and Pre School Playgroup James' C of E Primary School - Andoversford Primary School Pauntley C of E Primary School Sapperton C of E Primary School Miserden C of E Primary School Longney C of E Primary School Cranham C of E Primary School Coberley C of E Primary School

Which schools are closed today because of the snow? Here's the full list...

Anne Line Infant and Nursery - closed Trenode Primary School - 10.00am Trevisker Primary School - 10.30am Polperro Primary School - 10.00am Penponds Primary School - 10.00am There will be no wrap around care before school Marazion Primary School - 10.00am Godolphin Primary School - 10.00am Mabe Primary School - 10.30am Egloskerry Primary School - 9.30am, to be in school by 10:15am at the latest (if safety allows). Constantine Primary School - 10.00am Berrycoombe School - 10.00am

Some schools have announced their closure this morning as temperatures have dropped.

Aberdare Community School - A statement from the school said: "Due to issues with the school’s heating system ACS will be closed today. Additional notes: The PLC will be partially closed today (12.12.22) for learners who attend the KS3 provision in Neyland. Years 10, 11 and Sixth Form in school. Additional notes: Years 7, 8 and 9 on Google Classroom from 0845. Additional notes: Paths at the school are iced over in places. Additional notes: The school will re-open at 1pm weather conditions permitting. Additional notes: Approach to school unsafe. Work for all classes the pupils have today will be posted on Google Classroom. Monkton Priory Community Primary School will be Closed (12/12/2022 - 13/12/2022) due to Inaccessible Due to Road Conditions. While it is slightly milder around the coast, Rhian added that some places will not rise above freezing. Some schools in Wales have announced their closure this morning after temperatures dropped to -8C in parts of the country overnight. Dyfed Powys Police has warned that some back roads in Pembrokeshire may not have been gritted.

A yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been issued by the Met Office from 4pm yesterday (December 11) until 9am this morning. A yellow weather warning ...

Last Friday a small number of schools closed across Dublin due to the freezing weather. Alexandra College in Milltown decided to implement remote teaching for ...

However, the final decision will remain with the school management, and so some schools may be forced to close. Last Friday a small number of schools closed across Dublin due to the freezing weather. Early indicators suggest that the weather will become warmer but more unsettled from Sunday onwards, with prolonged rain showers likely to kick in. Temperatures likely to fall below -5 degrees in many areas." Minister Darragh O'Brien has confirmed that the plan is to keep schools open during the current cold snap. Speaking to Morning Ireland this morning he said: "There will be discretion at a local level where there might be a local event where the board of management may decide that the school should be closed."

ALL of Ireland is now on ORANGE alert as the country braces for -10C temperatures, heavy snow and travel chaos for at least five more days.The Governm.

"Any delays were due to aircraft that had to be safely de-iced by the airlines and their ground handling operators. We might see temperatures of minus eight to minus 10C in some areas over the next few days." Speaking after the emergency meeting, he said: "The key issues really are driving. Gardai urged: "149 people have died in our roads this year to date. This is really for us to get a picture to make sure the co-ordination is in place, which it is. "Patches of freezing fog will form too in light east to northeast breezes, possibly increasing fresh in the southwest with the chance of falls of rain, sleet and snow there." People should keep themselves warm." "A widespread sharp to severe frost and icy conditions will set in as temperatures fall as low as -7 to -1 degrees, coldest over the midlands and north. "The other key message from our perspective is for people to check on vulnerable and elderly neighbours, both in rural and urban areas, and just to help out where they can with people in their community." He told RTE Radio One: "Boards of managements for schools will make local decisions based on local conditions and over the next week there’s probably going to be a wide variability of conditions across the country. "We just ask people to be careful and to be aware that the weather is particularly cold. "But we just want people to be careful, particularly on the roads; to look in on elderly and vulnerable people to make sure that if there's any assistance that neighbours can give that they do that.

The Met Office has a weather warning for ice and fog for parts of the county.

"Direct contact has gone out to parents/carers, however the text service seems to be having technical issues due to high volumes of traffic using their network. A spokesperson said: "Unfortunately the school will be closed today. My apologies for the inconvenience and the late notice, but the situation has only just become clear." We will endeavour to make it safe enough to allow pupils to return on Tuesday 13th December. "Other factors are, of course, the weather and difficulties with the site. Please check back for updates before you travel in the morning and only travel if it is safe to do so." Work will be set on Class Charts." The warning was put in place from 4pm on Sunday (December 11) to 11am on Monday. Take care and stay warm." [Malmesbury ](https://www.wiltshirelive.co.uk/all-about/malmesbury)School A spokesperson said: "School is closed on Monday 12th December due to unsafe driving conditions. [Chippenham](https://www.wiltshirelive.co.uk/all-about/chippenham)

Minister O'Brien has issued a new update as many parents have been wondering if schools around the country will remain open if the bad weather persists.

Temperatures drop as bookies slash odds](https://www.rsvplive.ie/news/irish-news/snow-ireland-christmas-temperatures-drop-28647478) If it is deemed too dangerous for staff, parents, students and school buses to drive on local roads then it is likely the school will close. Classrooms need to be heated to a minimum of 16C by 10am. You can check it out The Minister told Morning Ireland on Monday morning. The main reason a school will close is safety.

The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for ice and fog across the country, while drivers have been warned of treacherous conditions on the roads.

A few wintry showers continuing across the north and near some eastern coasts. Wintry showers in the north and east, persistent across the Northern Isles, but elsewhere mainly dry and fine. Some freezing fog may be slow to clear in places. Overnight sleet and snow will gradually ease in south-east England. The best way to check if your school has closed is to contact the school directly. Schools up and down the UK have been forced to close today after

Thousands were instructed to log on for remote lessons as a parents' campaign group called for them to 'enjoy' the wintery weather instead.

If it’s a snow day and kids or teachers really can’t get in, then let’s let the kids enjoy it as such and not require them to spend this rare event glued to computer screens. He said: “What’s important is that schools stay open. It's a miserable day to be learning. Working together to build a snowman, building a sledge. “There's so much good to come from a snow day. Let them have some fun.