Here we are again at that time of year when school leaders set their alarms several times overnight as they keep an eye on weather conditions to assist them in making key decisions regarding their schools.
We all want to keep schools open as far as is practically possible but there are times when the balance tips in favour of other options, such as a late start, complete closure, or partial closure (with the added dimension of which staff are in or out).
In some ways the worst scenario of all is when the decision is taken to open and then, as the weather worsens or bus companies insist on taking students earlier or not picking up at all, you then have to close.
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