Greater Manchester school forced to close amid -5C freezing snap

St Thomas’ CE Junior and Infant School in Golborne, Greater Manchester, has closed today due to heating failure, leaving temperatures inside well below the legal requirement. Headteacher Mrs Woods confirmed it’s unsafe for students, especially with outside temperatures hitting -5C. Parents were informed via the school’s Facebook page, stating that updates for tomorrow would follow. The situation comes as many schools in northern Scotland face closures amid a Met Office amber warning for snow and ice. The UK Health Security Agency has issued an amber cold health alert for England, lasting until Tuesday, advising people to check on vulnerable individuals, as the cold could significantly impact their health.

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