Schools may be closed in bad weather, or in the event of other emergencies such as loss of heating. See which schools are closed today or have planned school closures.
Headteachers work hard to keep schools open wherever possible, but circumstances may mean that they have to make a decision to close the school, or amend school start and/or finish times.
Where to get school closure information
If school closures are happening, you may be notified by text message by your child's school, or through a "parent portal" app.
You can also check your child's school's website or social media. See contact details and website information for schools in York in our schools directory.
We provide a full list of closures; see our Twitter feed or see which schools are closed today.
Planned school closures
Teacher strikes
The National Education Union (NEU) have announced a series of strikes in February and March 2023. Those due to take place in our region are on:
- 28 February
- 15 March
- 16 March
Parents and pupils should be aware that the strike action will cause disruption; classes may be delivered differently, or schools may close.
We’ll provide updates if/when information becomes available – please check arrangements directly with your school; get school contact details.
For information on other planned dates schools may be closed, see school term dates.