16 h. ago School closures: Who decides and what rights do parents have?

Below is a guide to school closures, including how decisions are made, and any rights parents have if their child’s school is closed.

Politics

22 h. ago Greater Manchester weather LIVE as more snow forecast amid freezing snap

A Met Office warning for snow and ice is in place this morning

Society

22 h. ago Greater Manchester weather LIVE with school closed and road blocked as more snow forecast amid freezing snap

A Met Office warning for snow and ice is in place this morning

Society

32 h. ago Check if your school is closed as UK snow maps show ANOTHER blizzard to hit Britain

Parents were forced to keep children home as hundreds of schools in Wales, South West England, Scotland and Northern Ireland shut their doors - with more closures planned tomorrow

Events

34 h. ago Flights cancelled, journeys delayed and school closed as snow falls and temperatures drop to

Travel plans were disrupted as an icy blast hit Greater Manchester

Politics

56 h. ago Live Greater Manchester snow updates as Met Office weather warning in force and UK trains disrupted

The first snowfall of 2026 comes ahead of schools going back

Events

56 h. ago Greater Manchester snow LIVE: Met Office weather warning in force and UK trains disrupted on snowy conditions

The first snowfall of 2026 comes ahead of schools going back

Events

56 h. ago Live Greater Manchester snow updates as Met Office weather warning in force and travel disruption expected

The first snowfall of 2026 comes ahead of schools going back

Events

56 h. ago Live Greater Manchester snow and ice updates as police urge people to take care and weather warning in force

People are being advised to plan journeys in advance

Events

56 h. ago Live Greater Manchester snow and ice updates as police issue warning to motorists and school closed

People are being advised to plan journeys in advance

Events

1 week ago Child abuse victim of Jackanory presenter tells how climbing saved him

Iain Peters waited more than 50 years before going to the police but hopes he can be a beacon for other survivorsA man who was sexually assaulted by a children’s television presenter has spoken of how climbing and mountaineering saved his life and “sanity” during the 50 years in which he kept the abuse secret.Iain Peters, 77, who has waived his right to anonymity, was between nine and 13 years old when he was abused weekly by John Earle, when he was a geography teacher and deputy head at a now-closed boarding school in Okehampton, Devon. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Trafford Centre car park chaos as Boxing Day motorists issued warnings

The popular shopping centre was full to the brim this Boxing Day

Events

1 week ago We spent decades subsidising our 'poor' friend... then she bought a second home and a £75k Range Rover!

On the day we left secondary school, my five closest friends and I made a pact. Our friendship, forged as awkward 11-year-olds, would span a lifetime.

Economics

2 w. ago Pupil tragically dies after emergency services attend school site

The school has been closed

Events

2 w. ago Primary school in Newham to close due to lack of pupils as London's school closures crisis grows

Newham Council says falling pupil numbers and a £1.1million budget deficit means it can’t afford to keep Calverton Primary School open

Events

2 w. ago Police issue major update as stabbing forces Bury primary school to close

Police confirmed a stabbing on Cecil Street in Bury led to a primary school closure this morning four people, including two teenagers, have been arrested.

Events

2 w. ago Bury primary school forced to close as cops swarm and people told to 'stay away'

Greater Manchester Police have taped off a street close to a school, and pupils have been told to stay away - officers are currently in attendance

Events

3 w. ago John Swinney 'looking closely' at security of Scotland's only Jewish school

Conservative MSP Jackson Carlaw raised the concerns of parents at Calderwood Lodge Primary School

Events

3 w. ago School site in east London to close amid capital's pupil exodus crisis

Primary school downsizes due to falling pupil numbers in latest development in London’s school closure crisis

Events

3 w. ago North London special needs school closes as staff strike over pay

North London special needs school closes as staff strike over pay - 3 more days planned  My London

Events