School is shut for another day - but please don't blame the teachers!
The very happy faces of two children who are on another snow day! School was shut on Monday because the snow made it difficult and dangerous for pupils and teachers to get there. We were told that school would be open today, but at 10am rather than the usual 8.30. Then when we dropped off the teachers came to tell us that due to a burst pipe there was no running water so they couldn't open today after all. They had arrived at 8.30am to clear the main path into school, had cleared the car park and done everything they could to make it safe for the kids. Obviously it's difficult for parents when they are expecting school to be open and it isn't but I do think parents are being a bit mean complaining - the teachers can't control the weather and many schools are under-funded which means that their ancient plumbing and heating misbehaves in the extreme cold. Finger's crossed it isn't as cold tonight and most schools are open in the morning - if not we'll be calling on our Student Nanny Chloe for childcare back-up because we're both due in London tomorrow. Stay safe and warm folks!
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