Inclement Weather and Other Disruptions

If there is inclement weather or other disruption (flood, power outage, lack of water, etc) and there is a risk to health and safety, the Headteacher and Site Manager will make the decision to restrict opening. Every effort will be made to notify parents of closure by 7:30am via school comms. We will also update our website and social media with notices of closure. Please see the following table for information about indicators and actions across a number of different scenarios. Parents who are concerned about treacherous conditions will be allowed to take students home earlier on severe weather days. This can be done contacting their child’s Head of Year or Pastoral Lead.

Phase	Indicators	Educational Action	Internal Arrangements
Preparatory Phase	Snow is forecast Gritting in progress on public major roads Heavy rain or winds forecast	Education: Normal, School in progress Communication: Parents and staff should monitor the information sources listed above	Premises: Prepare equipment to support adverse weather. Check for salt/grit levels and order if necessary
School Site Open	Light snow is falling or expected to fall Heavy rain/wind is falling or is expected Public roads are open Public Transport is running Bus company have confirmed buses are running	Education: 1Normal school in progress Field/PE sports may be restricted Registration may be changed if a high proportion of students arrive late Wet weather plan for break and lunchtime is initiated. Communication: Parents and staff should monitor their mobile phones/email for communication. NB unless told otherwise by the school will be open.	Academic and Support Staff: All staff are likely to be in school. Premises: Start clearing snow and gritting outside areas Reception: Open Catering: Available MDSA- change position and supervise indoor spaces
Restricted Opening	Medium Snow is Falling or Expected to Fall Flooding in local area No heating or water in some buildings Limited staff members Roads passable but speed limits are reduced and delays likely Restriction on some public services Not all bus routes are running, particularly to the villages Amber weather warning	Education: 1The school will open for students in exam years i.e. Yr11, 12 & 13 Public exams will continue as normal Mocks or internal exams will continue under the instruction of the Headteacher. The School may operate a reduced timetable of lessons between 9.45am and 3pm ( with a break for lunch) Communication: Email/text messages and the website will be updated for staff and parents.	School and Support Staff: The majority of staff are likely to be in school. Parent Text: School will confirm arrangements by text to parents. Premises: Clearing snow and gritting are the priority work where safe to do so. Reception: Open Catering: Available but may be limited.
School Site Closure	Heavy Snow is Falling/Expected No Water or heating across the school No electricity Not enough staff members to open safely Extreme/ Red weather warning issued by Met Office Snow forecast of 5cm or more Severe disruption on the roads Police warning people not to undertake unnecessary journeys. Utility company issues disruption is long term or uncertain	The school site will be closed Parent text and the website: will inform staff and parents when the school will be closed and when it will reopen.	School and Support Staff: Staff to be advised that the school is closed and that they are not to attend site. Staff follow remote learning plan

Inclement Weather and Other Disruptions

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Internal Arrangements