THOUSANDS of pupils will not return to school this week as dozens of schools across the borough stay closed for a third consecutive day due to the severe weather.
Snow and icy conditions have forced many primary, secondary and special schools, along with other education centres and colleges, to stay shut, while some say they plan to open but could shut at short notice if the weather deteriorates.
More snow is forecast for this evening (Friday January 8) and over the weekend, which could threaten school's plans to open into the next week.
For more information see www.redbridge.gov.uk.
Check the list below for advice and notices from individual schools:
PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Aldersbrook Primary School - will be open on Friday
Chadwell Heath Primary - will re-open on Friday 8 January, providing there is no deterioration with the weather
Churchfields Junior School - will re-open today (Friday). This plan is subject to change if weather conditions deteriorate. Any changes will be sent by text and the school website.
Christchurch Primary School - Open on Friday 8 January. Parents please note, the school gate is closed and parents are to collect their children at 3.20pm from the school reception in Christchurch Road. All school clubs will carry on today and on Monday 11 Janaury
Cleveland Junior School - closed Friday 8 January
Cranbrook Primary School - Open on Friday 8 January
Downshall Primary School - Open as normal on Friday 8 January
Farnham Green Primary School - will be closed to pupils Friday 8 January. Parents should look for a text message early on Monday morning to find out if the school has re-opened.
Fairlop Primary School - Open as normal on Friday 8 January
Fullwood Primary School - Closed Friday.
Gearies Infant school - Open on Friday 8 January. Parents should check the school blog for an update on Monday morning - 11 January
Gearies Junior School - Will open as normal on Friday 8 January
Goodmayes Primary School - Open Friday 8 January. However, parents should avoid driving down Castleton Road as it is very icy.
Grove Primary School will be closed on Friday due to heating problems.
Highlands Primary School - Will open on Friday 8 January from 9.30am. Parents are asked to check this page and the school website for any further updates
Ilford Jewish Primary School - will be open on Friday. If the weather deteriorates the school will update parents early on Friday morning
Nightingale Primary School - we will be open Friday 8 January. However if conditions deteriorate it is possible this could change so please check the school website from 7.30am
Manford Primary School - open on Friday 8 January but all after school clubs have been cancelled
Mayespark Primary School - Open on Friday 8 January Mossford Green Primary School - Open on Friday 8 January.
Oakdale Infants School - - Open on Friday 8 January
Oakdale Juniors School will be open Friday unless there is a severe deterioration in the weather. If this is the case, a group text will be sent at 7.30am.
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School and Nursery - the school is open on Friday 8 January. Please check school website for updates
Parkhill Infants & Junior Schools - Plan to open on Friday 8 January. Check the school website from 7.30am for a further update on Friday morning
Ray Lodge Primary School - will expect open as normal on Friday unless weather condition deteriorate.
Redbridge Primary School - Open on Friday 8 January
Snaresbrook Primary - Open on Friday
South Park Primary School - Open Friday. Please see school website for details.
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School - Open on Friday 8 January. Parents will notified by text if the situation changes
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School - Open on Friday 8 January
St Antony's - will be open on Friday but if the weather deteriorates please see the school's website.
Uphall Primary School - Closed on Friday 8 January
Wanstead Church School - will be open on Friday. However this may change if the weather deteriorates. Please check the school's website for updates. Gym club will go ahead, but Year three swimming or West Ham football club will not be going ahead.
Wells Primary School - Open on Friday 8 January, but the Nursery is closed. School will close to all pupils at 2:45pm
William Torbitt Primary School - Plans to open on Friday 8 January, but if the the weather deteriorates parents are asked to check the school for an up-to-date decision. Parents are also asked to check the website on Sunday evening and Monday morning for a further update
Winston Way Primary School - open on Friday 8 January
Woodlands Junior School - will be closed on Friday. Parents and staff have been informed by text.
Woodlands Infants - will be closed on Friday. Parents and staff have been informed by text
SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Beal High School - Please check the website for any updates of an early closure on Thursday and information of Friday's opening.
Canon Palmer High School - Please check school website for updates regarding Friday
Caterham High School - closed on Friday 8 January. The site and surrounding areas remain unsafe. Parents should check the school website on Sunday/Monday with regard to the situation for Monday 11 January
Ilford County High - Open on Friday 8 January. If the severe weather continues next week, the school may consider a shortened day. However, all school and public examinations will be run as normal and candidates are advised to allow extra time for their journeys.
Loxford School of Science and Technology - Open on Friday 8 January, but school will be closing at 1.20pm due to the icy and freezing conditions. On Monday 11 January the school will be holding public exams, they will carry on as normal. Please check school website for further updates
Mayfield School - Open on Friday 8 January - but a a later start of 9.30am. Students should go to their form room at 9.30 for registration; lessons will start at the beginning of Period 2 (9.45 a.m.)
Oaks Park High School - will make a decision about opening on Friday morning by 7 am. Parents should check the school website for updated information.
Seven Kings High School - Open on Friday 8 January, but school will close at 2.45pm
Valentines High School - will be open on Friday 8 January at 9.30am for registration. Lessons will begin in period 2 and school will close at 1.00pm
Wanstead High School - Closed on Friday 8 Janaury, due to icy conditions. School intends to open on Monday 11 January
Woodbridge High School - Open on Friday 8 January
Woodford County High School - will be open on Friday but will be closing at 2.15 pm
SPECIAL SCHOOLS
Hatton School - will be closed Friday 8 January. The school hopes to open on Monday 10 January but a decision will be made early Monday morning and a group text will be sent to parents.
Little Heath School - closed Friday
Newbridge School - will remain closed until Monday 11 January please check the school website for more information
OTHER SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
Cranbrook College - (Please see website for further information about the school opening on Friday)
The Drama Centre will not be open for this evening’s workshops and we will monitor the weather and road conditions in relation to Friday.
Glenarm College - (Please see website for further information about the school opening on Friday)
Mildmay Neighbourhood Learning Centre - All classes have been cancelled for Friday but the Centre will remain open to the public for enquiries and enrolments.
Redbridge Institute of Adult Education - Evening classes at all centres are cancelled. For an update please check their website.
Redbridge Music School - is open today, Friday 8 January but will close at 4.00 pm due to the very icy conditions. The school will be open on Saturday morning, 9 January as normal. Additional information is available via the website.
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