Severe Weather and School Closure Procedure
Early Closure
If the school needed to close early whilst the School is in session, due to inclement weather conditions, a text message will be sent to parents where possible and an announcement put on the School’s website. Pupils who would be collected from School or those unable to gain access to their homes will be managed by the School until our normal dismissal time. Those travelling by LA/School buses will be transported off the site as soon as the buses are available.
Closure
If the school needed to close following adverse weather conditions overnight, a decision would be taken as early as possible by the Headteacher and Chair of Governors which takes into consideration the health and safety and safe access of the pupils and staff and the operation of the school.
Parents, pupils and staff will be informed via text message, announcements on local radio stations and the School’s website.
Re-opening
Assume that the school will re-open the following day unless you receive another text message to say otherwise.
Please note that as there may be a high volume of schools trying to get through to the radio station, it may take some time before you hear any announcement.
