School closures today – which schools are closed on Wednesday, February 12?

SCHOOL'S out for kids across the UK today after snow blanketed the north and coronavirus fears affected schools in East Sussex.

But which schools are closed today? Here's all you need to know.

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Are schools closed today?

Coronavirus fears and bad weather have kept some schools closed in the UK.

Northern Ireland and Scotland are particularly affected by snow.

A yellow weather warning on February 12 has been issued in northern England, and the whole of Scotland and Northern Ireland for snow and ice, which could close some school doors.

Coronavirus has also affected the Brighton area but schools have been told the risk is low.

To check if your child's school has been affected, visit your local council's website or check the .

Which schools are closed in the UK on Wednesday 12?

Schools have been closed in Scotland and Northern Ireland due to snow and power cuts:

Scotland:

• Durness Primary
• Gergask Primary
• Gergask Primary Nursery
• Kinlochbervie High School
• Kinlochbervie Primary
• Scourie Primary
• Strathdearn Primary
• Strathdearn Primary Nursery

Northern Ireland:

• Dromore High School
• Fivemiletown College
• Fivemiletown Primary School

The following schools have issued statements in the south due to contact with coronavirus but are advised to remain open:

• Portslade Academy
• Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School
• Varndean School
• Bevendean Primary School
• Hangleton Primary
• St Mary's Independent School (Hamps) - closed Feb 12

Here's where you can check which schools are closed in your area of the UK (including NI and Wales):

 Cottingley Village Primary and Saltaire Primary (partial closure)

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What should you do if your kids can't go to school?

It's hard to plan for situations that are out of your control, so try and contact work as early as possible to let them know you have the children for the day.

A reasonable boss shouldn’t penalise you but they might ask you to work from home if you possibly can.

If not, they might be able to make you take unpaid leave, holiday days or work flexible hours to make up time.