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  BarryW
  
  What you say is true but does not take into account other Health & Safety issues of accidents that could occur due to schools remaining open and pupils falling or injuring themselves on school property.This coupled with the added risk of parents having to get their child to school due to no buses,taxis etc makes it near impossible for the schools to make a 'right' decision.
  
  Parents need to go to work but can't do that if there are kids at home that need to be cared for and supervised.
  
  Another problem is having enough staff available to attend the school should it remain open.Many teachers live away from their local schools in order not to bump into little Johnnny or hurrah Henrietta.
  
  One solution would be for a national register of teachers so that in bad weather they report to their nearest school to help out.It need not be full on lessons but maybe an interesting video followed by a discussion.Students preparing for exams could use the library for quiet studies and revision.
  
  Another idea is that with many schools being on the internet the teacher could email each child with the days work and ask for a precise report back from the child at the end of the day.
  
  We need to think outside 'the box' on this issue rather than try blame various govt bodies that were set up in good faith in order to ensure our children receive the best possible education available.....regardless of the weather.

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