Severe weather provision

In the event of disruption caused by severe weather, the prime concern of the school must always be the safety of the pupils and staff.

The school will only be closed if one or more of the following conditions apply:

• Insufficient staff are able to come in to keep the school running safely.
• Conditions on site are dangerous.
• Conditions are considered to be or are anticipated to become too hazardous for travel later in the day.

If the school is to close:

• Email communication will be sent via Arbor and through Class Dojo at the earliest possible opportunity
• The closure will be recorded on the front screen of the school website
• The school will inform Wiltshire Council website, which parents/carers can view to see which schools are closed
• We will inform BBC Radio Wiltshire, which advertise closed school lists regularly
• If safe to do so, staff who can get to school will use the phones to answer queries.
• If safe to do so, staff who can get to school will be posted outside to inform parents/carers as they arrive at school.

Decisions to close the school will be made by taking into consideration the safety of both pupils and staff, once they arrive at school and their journey to get there.

You can read more in our Severe Weather Policy.