The winter cold and snow is finally here for parts of the country, bringing with it the usual problems for schools.Many parts of the UK have had their first significant snowfall of the season, but what are the policies of local schools and how much snow is too much snow for schools to open?
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00:00The winter cold and snow has officially made an appearance for many parts of the country,
00:07including the city of Bristol, but with it brings the usual problems for schools.
00:14Many parts of the UK have had their first significant snowfall of the season, with Bristol
00:19experiencing a very slight snowfall, but with the plummeting temperatures and potential
00:26for snow falling, many locals may be wondering what their policies are for local schools
00:33when it comes to the winter season.
00:35Just like when temperatures rise in the summer, when it comes to the cold, there's actually
00:39no legal minimum temperatures set in stone for the city.
00:43However, the government does specify that workplaces, which include schools, must have
00:50to keep the temperature at a comfortable level.
00:54The official guidance suggests a minimum temperature of between 13 and 16 degrees Celsius.