In winter, there may be occasions when poor weather and heavy snow result in schools having to close their doors for a day or a few days at a time. In this instance, schools and other education settings reportedly set their own plans and policies on how to deal with adverse weather conditions. It’s up to the school to decide whether it’s safe to open, based on their risk assessment.
Schools also consider if staffing levels can be met, since transport issues can prevent teachers from getting to work. Other things schools take into consideration include safety conditions around the school and temperatures in school buildings.
Schools also consider if staffing levels can be met, since transport issues can prevent teachers from getting to work. Other things schools take into consideration include safety conditions around the school and temperatures in school buildings.
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00:00In winter, there may be occasions when poor weather and heavy snow result in schools having
00:06to close their doors for a day or a few days at a time. In this instance, schools and other
00:11education settings reportedly set their own plans and policies on how to deal with adverse
00:16weather conditions. It's up to the school to decide whether it's safe to open, based
00:21on their risk assessment. Schools also consider if staffing levels can be met, since transport
00:26issues can prevent teachers from getting to work. Other things schools take into consideration
00:32include safety conditions around the school and temperatures in the school buildings.
00:37If you're wondering if your child's school may be closed because of the snow, then it's
00:41best to get in direct contact with the school. In many circumstances, schools will contact
00:47parents on messaging services or school apps. Schools will try to give parents as much notice
00:53as possible. It's always best to check your email, school app or school social media accounts
00:58regularly for updates.