Pre-Planning

• Severe weather warnings may initiate decisions

• Letters home to parents stating precautions and intentions

• Inclement Weather Strategy and procedures discussed with all staff

Site Assessment

• Site Assessment carried out by Headteacher and Caretaker

• This may require a phone call decision if any Site Assessor is unable to attend school.

• Decision to close is based on the health/safety of all pupils and staff

Closing the school while all staff and pupils already on site:

• School office and class teachers work closely to ensure that all parents are contacted as soon as possible to inform about school closure

• Parent Push Notification platform, school website and Parent Email used to inform and update all parents.

• Staff travelling situations need consideration

  • Distance, Walking, Vehicle, Health, etc.

• Lee Burnell to contact (Using the Password)

  • Rhodri Jones – Stakeholders and Communications Manager

    • 01792 636388 (Rhodri.jones@swansea.gov.uk)

  • The Wave

    • 01792 511233 (news@thewave.co.uk)

Closing the school before the school day starts

• Site Assessor contacts Headteacher (If cannot attend)

• Headteacher contacts the Admin Team

• Admin Team uses Parent Push Notification platform to inform all parents about the decision.

• The school has set up a staffing group using social media software to ensure all staff can be contacted and updated in realtime.

• Headteacher informs the Local Authority and The Wave using the security password.

School stays open, however some staff cannot attend due to localised problems

• This information should come back to the Headteacher or SLT staff.

• This prevents bottlenecking of phone calls and texting.

• If staff do attend school the health and safety of all pupils and staff is paramount - Therefore the following factors must be considered:

  • Is the site safe to enter?

  • Is the heating working?

  • Have cleaners been able to attend?

  • Can lunch be provided?

  • Is there running water at all stations?

  • Do we have adequate pupil to staff ratio?

    • 1 Adult:30 Pupils (Class Based)

    • This may require reorganisation of classes if necessary

  • Crucial! – What is the current forecast!

  • www.metoffice.gov.uk

  • www.metcheck.com

This policy will be reviewed when necessary.