9th December 2025
All schools are advised to keep pupils indoors throughout the day and, if practical, to cancel after school activities.
They should also be flexible on school leaving times, for example allowing older siblings to go home early when younger brothers or sisters are leaving to avoid multiple journeys for parents.
Parents should be aware of the potential for disruption to school transport this afternoon, as it is possible that school transport services may be cancelled at short notice due to deteriorating conditions. Accordingly, parents should endeavour to make contingency plans in case they have to collect their children from school.
The situation is being kept under review centrally by the Education Authority and Department of Education. Liaison is ongoing with other public authorities under established civil contingency arrangements.
Information on the Met Office weather warnings and the areas covered is available here: https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/forecast/regional/ni
Schools situated in or close the amber warning zone should be mindful of the risks of high winds, power outages, damage to buildings, and significant disruption to transport services.
