School safety
Get up-to-date information on schools that have temporarily ceased operations due to adverse weather, bushfire-related events, emergencies or other incidents.
NSW public school updates
NSW Education Parent App
Get the free NSW Education Parent App to receive operational status updates for NSW public schools.
Other schools and services
Students and their families should seek up-to-date information on the operational status of their school/service directly from their school/service.
Independent schools
Last updated 11 am 2 November 2022
There are currently no NSW independent schools that are non-operational.
Catholic schools
Refer to the Catholic schools page for updates on non-operational Catholic schools.
Non-operational TAFE updates
Visit the TAFE NSW website for non-operational campuses.
Early childhood education services
If you have any questions regarding the closure of an early childhood education service in your area, please contact the Early Childhood Education Directorate on 1800 619 113 or via email on ececd@det.nsw.edu.au from 9am - 5pm.
Resources
For regular updates on flood risks and warnings, refer to the SES and Bureau of Meteorology websites.
For mental health support, refer to the department's State and National Mental Health Services and Support flyer (PDF 64KB).