In the case of snow or icy weather, the Senior Leadership Team, supported by site services, will make every effort to keep the school open. However, if the Principal makes a decision to close the school it should be on the basis that it is expected that staff and pupils will be subject to a risk that cannot be reduced to an acceptable level. The decision would normally be considered as a last resort and made at the appropriate time. If the school is going to close, we will send you a text message as soon as the decision is made.

When deciding whether to open the school,  we consider the following points:

• current weather conditions and the local weather forecast
• road reports and reports on public transport 
• whether home-school transport is running
• whether it is safe to drive onto the school site
• whether it is safe to move around the school site

Parents will receive a text message if the school is closed to pupils and information will also be posted on the school website.

On snowy or icy days when the school is open, we may close early or allow transport to leave the site early so that everyone can get home safely and in good time. Parents will be informed by the transport providers or by text from the school.

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