[garinda]

I still think deciding to cease children's education should ultimately be the head's decision.

As Neil said, whoever is designated as being responsible for health and safety, would be better using their time ensuring safe acces to the building.

It was only 11 months ago that it last snowed, and people were giving the excuse that pupils should be allowed to stay off school because it was a 'once in a lifetime experience'.

Since this cold snap is forecast to last at least another couple of weeks, it seems ridiculous that children should be missing out on an education.

You can bet their contemporaries, in countries with similarly cold weather, and who one day they'll be competing against in the job market, won't be sat at home watching Jeremy Kyle.