The scene close to Great Bardfield school this morning. Picture: Mary Glover - Credit: Archant Rain and snow cause flooding around Essex The scene close to Great Bardfield school this morning. Picture: Mary Glover - Credit: Archant Parts of Essex have been hit by flooding, including an area around Great Bardfield school. Following a period of rain and snowfall, gardens in residential properties near the school in Braintree Road were flooded and water also went into the playground. A spokeswoman for the school said: “There is a big puddle in the playground but pupils have been in classes today and we do not expect disruption.”