Meridian School closures News

The snow was long predicted, and when it came, amounted to not much more than 2.5 inches. The Highways Authorities were ready with grit and salt, and all major roads and rail routes stayed open.

So the question so many parents have been asking today is why did so many schools have to close?

In East Sussex and Brighton 148 schools were shut, or partially shut. In Kent and Medway 228 were closed.

And as every parent knows, a child at home can mean a day off work, or the expense of childcare. John Ryall has our report.

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Schools have closed in Brighton and Hove. See the latest list here.

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There are 386 schools closed in Hampshire so far today. There are also 69 early years providers, 31 children's centres and 7 colleges closed.

For a full list click here

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Bournemouth University has been closed because of the bad weather

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A few schools are closed in West Berkshire today. See their website for full details.

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Find out if your child's school has been closed by clicking on the council's website here

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A handful of schools closed in Bucks today. Check here for a full list.

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There are no school closures reported so far in East Sussex. To keep a check on the situation, click here.

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Several schools closed in Oxfordshire today. For a full list click here

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