Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 103275
Schools: Weather
Tabled: 6 January 2026
Answered: 29 January 2026
Question
Jim Shannon
Democratic Unionist Party — Strangford
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many days of school closure were there in 2025 due to adverse weather conditions.
Answer
Olivia BaileyDecisions 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...
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