Which schools are closed today? Latest school closures because of bad UK weather and how to find out if yours is open
Ice which has developed from overnight showers and snow melt, has left many schools struggling to treat surfaces
BRITS will continue to struggle today after a cold snap of snowy conditions dubbed the "mini Beast from the East" have left a blanket of ice on streets.
Here's all you need to know about the latest weather forecast and how to find out if schools near you will be shut in response to the severe weather.
Below are some links to school closure websites in areas that have been most affected by snow:
You can also check if your child's school is shut today with the government's .
When was the last time UK schools were closed because of snow?
In December, 2017, Britain's worst snowstorm in four years led to nearly 3,000 schools shutting out of concern for staff and children's welfare.
Storm Caroline left an Arctic air flow in its wake, with temperatures plunging across the UK and up to four inches of snow heavily obstructing roads.
Schools which shut included more than 500 in the east of England and more than 200 each in Worcestershire and Gloucestershire.
Birmingham was the worst hit city with around 400 schools closing.
What should you do if your kids can’t go to school?
Your options will be limited if you suddenly find yourself lumbered with having to take care of your kids for the day.
Try and contact your work as early as possible to explain the situation.
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.
It's worth checking your contract or staff handbook to see if it includes anything about extreme weather or childcare emergencies.
You are entitled to take reasonable amounts of time off work if your childcare arrangements are unexpectedly disrupted – but this could take the form of unpaid leave.
Here's how cold it needs to be before your kids can be sent home from school.