DEC explains school closure decision will take time

Thu, 16 Dec 2010

St George's Court, where the Department of Education and Children is based

The Department of Education and Children is urging pupils and their parents to be patient whilst it assesses weather conditions.

It's expected there could be some disruption to schools tomorrow.

No announcement is expected until this afternoon at the earliest

Head of Legal and Admin at the Department - John Gill - told Energy FM how the decision is made [play clip]