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.

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.

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