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https://www.saynoto0870.com/cgi-bin/forum/YaBB.cgi Main Forum >> Geographical Requests >> Aberdeen Schools Information Line. https://www.saynoto0870.com/cgi-bin/forum/YaBB.cgi?num=1219157798 Message started by humlins on Aug 19^th, 2008 at 2:56pm

Title: Aberdeen Schools Information Line.
Post by humlins on Aug 19^th, 2008 at 2:56pm

This line is set up to allow parents and students to get information on school closures due to strikes, bad weather etc. It is accessed by dialling 0870 0541999 followed by a PIN No. which is unique to the school. The system MAY be provided by NEG.
Has anyone discovered a geographic no. alternative?

Title: Re: Aberdeen Schools Information Line.
Post by sherbert on Aug 19^th, 2008 at 3:11pm

Would this site be any help to you?............

http://www.culter.aberdeen.sch.uk/

They have a geo number and also quote the number you give. If not try the web site of the school you need and they may well have similar information.

Title: Re: Aberdeen Schools Information Line.
Post by jgxenite on Aug 19^th, 2008 at 3:13pm

The system is provided by Thus - press release.

Since it could be located anywhere in the country, I suggest you contact Thus on 0800 027 5848 and ask if you can have a geographic number for the service.

Title: Re: Aberdeen Schools Information Line.
Post by Heinz on Aug 19^th, 2008 at 4:20pm

sherbert wrote on Aug 19^th, 2008 at 3:11pm:

http://www.culter.aberdeen.sch.uk/

Having noted the incorrect use of the apostrophe on the home page, I'd recommend avoiding that school:

HUNGRY FOR
SUCCESS & LUNCH
MENU'S

Title: Re: Aberdeen Schools Information Line.
Post by Dave on Aug 19^th, 2008 at 8:04pm

In today's age, is this information not available over the internet?

Title: Re: Aberdeen Schools Information Line.
Post by humlins on Aug 24^th, 2008 at 10:57am

Dave wrote on Aug 19^th, 2008 at 8:04pm:

In today's age, is this information not available over the internet?

Found nothing on an internet search.

Getting a geographic number for the school is simple but this number will not accept the pin to access the Information Line. I've asked the school office for a geographic number but they (genuinely) couldn't help. What is needed is geographic access to the Thus system and, of course, Thus have claimed no such number exists. Maybe they are right.

Title: Re: Aberdeen Schools Information Line.
Post by jgxenite on Aug 24^th, 2008 at 1:06pm

humlins wrote on Aug 24^th, 2008 at 10:57am:

Getting a geographic number for the school is simple but this number will not accept the pin to access the Information Line.

That will be because that information line system is not actually linked to the school - it is a central service.

Quote:

I've asked the school office for a geographic number but they (genuinely) couldn't help. What is needed is geographic access to the Thus system and, of course, Thus have claimed no such number exists.

So you've tried contacting Thus and they wouldn't give you the number?

Quote:

Maybe they are right.

Highly unlikely - they are just using it as an excuse to stop you calling them for free/cheaper than the 0870 call rate.

Title: Re: Aberdeen Schools Information Line.
Post by Dave on Aug 24^th, 2008 at 2:03pm

humlins wrote on Aug 24^th, 2008 at 10:57am:

Dave wrote on Aug 19^th, 2008 at 8:04pm:

In today's age, is this information not available over the internet?

Found nothing on an internet search.

Just to clarify, I was talking about a website giving the information on when schools are closed. This should be available over the internet and could be PIN protected, just like the phone service.

However, it appears that they instead choose to charge for the service. Perhaps you could write to you local councillors about this.