Are UK schools open today?
SNOW continues to fall across the UK, meaning hundreds of schools are unable to cope with the extreme weather.
But is your child's school still open today and how do you know if it's closed? Here's what we know.
Are UK schools open today?
Forecasters have said the country will be hit with snow, fog and ice in a -10C freeze on Monday, December 12, 2022, and have urged motorists to take caution.
Parents will need to check whether their child's school is open before setting off on the school run.
Snow overnight has had an impact on travel across the country, with many schools closing their doors to pupils, or opting for a later start.
One reason for closing is due to the school's heating needing to reach a minimum of 18C.
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If it is too cold outside and the school classrooms can't retain that temperature, the school will be forced to close.
However, there's no guarantee of a day off school because of the snowy weather.
You can check if your child's school is closed on the .
Just insert the postcode of your child's school into the search bar and the website will let you know its closure status.
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Full list of schools that are closed:
BEDFORDSHIRE
Bedford Borough Council has reported no closures, but across the rest of Bedfordshire a handful of schools have shut their doors.
For a full list you can check , and click on the school name for details concerning the closures.
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
Numerous schools across Buckinghamshire have been affected by the snowy conditions today.
A full list of those that have announced they will be shut today can be found .
CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Linton Village College was one of the first places to announce it would be closed today.
Cambridgeshire County Council has confirmed the following schools are closed:
- Barrington Primary School
- Castle Camps Primary School
- Comberton Village College
- Granta Special School
- Great and Little Shelford CE (A) Primary School
- Linton Heights Junior School
- Linton Village College
- Fen Drayton Primary School
- Meadow Primary School, Balsham
- Castle School
- Linton CE Infant School
- Parkside Community College
- St Philips CE Primary School (opening at 11.00am)
All schools will communicate with parents and the council advises to check the school's website for details.
A list of closures can be found .
DEVON & CORNWALL
People in Cornwall have been urged not to travel today.
Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service said it dealt with more than 300 reports of road traffic accidents linked to ice over the weekend.
A vast number of schools across Devon and Cornwall have announced closures today.
Many more won't open until 10am while some will only let pupils in from 11am.
Schools and colleges will contact parents and carers if there are changes to the schedule or transport services.
Councillor Barbara Ellenbroek, portfolio holder for children and families, said: "We need everyone to stay safe and take extra care to avoid the risk of falls and injuries during this extreme weather."
You can see a full list of schools either fully or partially closed in Devon , while Cornwall's information can be found .
ESSEX
Some Essex schools have been forced to close this morning after snow fell overnight.
There are a handful of primary and secondary schools that have had to shut for safety today.
The full list of schools closed in Essex can be found .
GLOUCESTERSHIRE
More than 100 schools in Gloucestershire have also announced they will be closing for safety reasons.
Others have announced later starts, or axed morning breakfast clubs.
You can see a full list of schools closed in Gloucestershire .
HEREFORDSHIRE
Herefordshire has also been blanketed in snow although, so far, only two schools have announced they are closed.
Icy conditions moved into Herefordshire at the end of last week, with much of the county seeing snow fall over the weekend.
Two county primary schools confirmed last night that they would not be opening to pupils today.
These are Gorsley Goffs Primary School and Lea CE Primary School.
You can check .
HERTFORDSHIRE
Some schools in Hertfordshire have been forced to shut their gates.
There are traffic issues on the roads this morning making it difficult for some schools to open and others may have issues with keeping the school site safe and warm.
These closures include Gorsley Goffs Primary School, Crabtree Infants and Junior schools in Harpenden and Laureate.
The council's website states that each school's headteacher and chair of governors decide whether to close the school in bad weather conditions.
You can find your school's contact details .
KENT
Many schools have closed and people have been warned not to travel as snow continues to cause chaos across Kent.
Heavy snowfall is expected to continue in parts of the county until at least 9am, bringing large parts of the county's road and rail network to a standstill.
Kent County Council has urged people to travel only with "extreme caution", saying conditions are difficult across the county.
A number of schools have announced they will be closed today, including Cornwallis Academy and New Line Learning Academy in Maidstone and Delce Academy in Rochester. Chatham Grammar, St John Fisher and the Victory Academy are among those to have followed suit.
Northfleet Technology College, Robert Napier and Twydall Primary, Howard School, Brompton Academy, Maplesden, Wilmington Academy, Five Acre Wood, Holmesdale School, Cedar Academy, Hundred of Hoo, Peninsular East and St Simon Stock are also shut.
Check all Kent closures .
LONDON
People are advised to check with their local authority for information on school closures in your area.
NORFOLK
Two schools have confirmed they are closed on December 12, 2022.
Hillcrest Primary School is closed due to the death of a member of staff while Sutton CE VC Infant School has no heating.
SUFFOLK
Many schools across Suffolk are shut today due to the snow.
Remote learning is available for most sites and closures can be checked .
SUSSEX
Several schools in both East Sussex and West Sussex have told pupils not to come in.
All schools closed in East Sussex can be found .
You can check whether your school is closed in West Sussex .
WILTSHIRE
A number of schools in Swindon and Wiltshire have shut due to the snowy conditions.
Local media, radio, and social media are keeping parents informed.
Many schools are open but with restrictions on transport or guidelines for year groups.
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It is best to check with your school before heading out.
This story will be updated frequently.