Bad Weather
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If overnight snow or rain falls are so heavy as to seriously disrupt traffic or cause journeys to be dangerous, or we have an unexpected problem with the school's heating or water supply it may be necessary to close the school. Where possible we will always aim to keep the school open however, the decision to close or remain open is often complicated as we have to take in to account so many unknowns. If however, a decision is made to close the school please consider the following points:
- Listen to Heart FM (102.4 - 103.5 FM), Southern Counties Radio (95.3 FM), and Juice FM (107.2 FM) who have agreed to make regular announcements regarding school closures
- A list of closed schools will be posted on the Heart FM website
- We will up date messages on the school's website and answer phone message
- A text message will be sent out if we have to close the school
- Where possible, we will have a member of staff available to answer your questions on the phone, however please consider this as a last resort as staff may not be able to get in to do so.
Developing Bad Weather
Usually when bad weather occurs during the day it is our policy to keep pupils in school until the usual dismissal time.
However, if the weather deteriorates during the morning it may be advisable to let as many pupils as possible leave at 12.20pm. You are asked to make it quite clear to your child what he or she should do in such circumstances and ensure that they have a house key.
Furthermore, if the weather appears to be worsening during the afternoon we may have to take the decision to release pupils who normally make their own way home before 3.05pm. Arrangements will be made to supervise children who know they are to be collected until the end of the school day and, if necessary, for a reasonable time afterwards.
If in spite of the above, you are still concerned about safety then, providing you telephone the school in advance and actually come and collect your own child, we will release them from school for you to take them home.
Bad Weather Clothing
You can help us and your child by ensuring that they are dressed appropriately during spells of bad weather. Children should be wearing warm and waterproof coats and sturdy shoes; far too many at the moment are not, and, as a consequence become wet and cold when they could, with reasonable clothing, be warm and dry.