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    • Inclement Weather

    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)

    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.

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