Schools: Weather
Commons · Question 103275 · Tabled 6 Jan 2026 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 29 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Jim Shannon
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many days of school closure were there in 2025 due to adverse weather conditions.
Answer
Answered by Olivia Bailey, 29 Jan 2026
Decisions about school closures are made by individual settings and responsible bodies based on local risk assessments. Closure should be a last resort, with schools expected to remain open where it is safe. If a school must close unexpectedly, such as du...