MOST schools in Somerset are open today after the expected heavy snow stayed away yesterday.

But some will open later than normal and children and parents are advised to take care as some sites are still slippery.

The following information should be helpful: Avishayes Primary School, Chard, closed due to icy conditions on all approach roads and pavements. Open for staff from 9am.

Bishop Fox's Community School, Taunton, open late at 9.45am for students in all year groups.

Brent Knoll Primary School - the building is closed, but the village hall has been booked so that lessons can continue for Key Stage 2 pupils (classes 3 and 4). The school is closed for pupils in classes 1 and 2.

Buckler's Mead Scool, Yeovil, is open from 10am for Year 10 and Year 11 pupils only.

Buckland St Mary Primary School is opening from 10am.

The Castle School will open from 9.40am.

Chilton Trinity Technology College, Bridgwater, is to open for Key Stage 4 students only.

Churchstanton Primary School will remain closed.

East Bridgwater Community School is open for Years 10 and 11 only from 9.45am to 2.30pm. No school transport will be running.

Elmwood school is open to students in 3E, 3L, 3B, 3H, 4L, 4C, 4W from 10. It is not open for Mrs Hather's and Mrs Rooks's classes.

Haygrove School, Bridgwater, is opening for students in Year 10 and Year 11 only.

Heathfield Community School, Monkton Heathfield, is open to Years 10 and 11 only and students in Year 12 who attend the Somerset Performing Arts Centre.

Huish Episcopi Primary School, Langport, will be closed.

Kingston St Mary Primary School is open, but pupils should arrive at any time up to 10.

Milverton Primary School is open, but the car park is not.

Ladymead Community School, Taunton, will open at 9.45am for Year 11 and Year 10 history pupils only. No uniform.

Lydeard St Lawrence Primary School will open, but parking will be difficult, so take care and pupils should wear warm sensible clothing, not school uniform.

Norton Fitzwarren Primary and pre-school will open from 9.30am.

North Town Primary School, in Taunton, is open, but only use the Staplegrove Road entrance.

Robert Blake Science College, Bridgwater, open for Years 10 and 11, starting at 10am.

St George's RC School, in Taunton, is closed.

Selworthy School, Taunton, will be closed to pupils, but open to staff from 10am to 2pm.

Somerset Bridge Primary School, in Bridgwater, opens from 10am. Don't try to drive up the road to the school as it is very slippery.

Stanchester Community School, Stoke sub Hamdon, open for Year 10 and 11 students only, from 10am-1pm. No buses are running.

St Andrew's Junior School, Burnham-on-Sea, pupils should arrive on foot between 9.30am and 10am via the main entrance only.

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater, is open, but there are no school lunches, so pupils should take packed lunches. Enter the school through the hall doors. Do not drive down Park Avenue as it is still very icy. Children need to wear warm clothes.

St Mary and St Peter's CE VC Primary School, Barrington and Ilton, is closed.

Victory Playgroup, Monkton Heathfield, is closed.

Westfield School, in Yeovil, will open from 11am.

West Monkton Church of England Pimary School, Monkton Heathfield, opens from 11am. Do not arrive ealier and take packed lunches.

West Huntspill School is open, but children are not to arrive before 8.45am and should wear warm clothing and not school uniform.