Your rights as a working parent if your child’s school shuts because of coronavirus

In Scotland, you can check using , which will again redirect you the local council's website.

In Northern Ireland, closures are listed on the - there aren't any at present.

Can you get time of work if your children's school is closed?

Parents are entitled to take time off work to look after children - and you won't face disciplinary action or lose your job.

This is known as "dependant leave" which allows mums and dads to take time off to deal with an unexpected problem or emergency.

The downside is that you may not be paid, unless your employer specifically says you will.

You may be able to negotiate paid time off, but it's down to the discretion of your employer.

Employers can reject the request for a number of reasons, including extra costs to the business and not being able to reorganise staff to cover your work.

You may find that employers are encouraging staff to work from home where possible during the outbreak of coronavirus.

Tom Neil, a senior adviser at workplace advisory firm ACAS said: "Existing laws on employment rights will still apply at work until the government passes any new emergency laws through parliament to help deal with the coronavirus outbreak."

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