What do you do if your child’s school is closed?published at 08:53 GMT
08:53 GMT
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Some schools in Kent and Sussex remain closed today because of a lack of water.
How do I know if my child’s school is closed on Wednesday?
Most councils list school closures in their area on their websites – you can see schools in Kent, external, East Sussex,, external and West Sussex, external here.
Local media and radio stations also often share lists of school closures throughout the morning.
What will my child’s school do when it is closed?
Schools will try to give parents as much notice as possible about a potential closure.
If it does close, then the Department for Education requires that a school should consider moving to remote learning until it is able to reopen.
Can I get time off work to look after my children?
The Employment Rights Act allows parents to take time off work “because of the unexpected disruption or termination of arrangements for the care of a dependent”.
But, this does not mean that the parent will definitely be paid for the time off work – whether this is the case will depend on the employers’ policies.