A NUMBER of schools which did open their doors today are closing early to make sure pupils and staff get home safely.With more snow showers forecast for this afternoon, head teachers have taken the decision that once lunch is over, then parents can pick up youngsters.

A NUMBER of schools which did open their doors today are closing early to make sure pupils and staff get home safely.

With more snow showers forecast for this afternoon, head teachers have taken the decision that once lunch is over, then parents can pick up youngsters.

Westley Middle School closed at 12.15pm, and Bacton Primary, St Edmunds Roman Catholic Primary at Bungay, St Benets Roman Catholic Primary, Beccles, all closed at 1pm.

Whitton Green Primary, Lowestoft, is closing at 2pm.

Hartest Primary closing at 2.30pm instead of 3pm.

North Lowestoft Children's Centres - Ark, Village Rise and Roman Hill - are closing at lunchtime.