Our Snow Policy

If snow arrives overnight, we will update our website as soon as possible to alert you to any closures. Our running message on the homepage will carry appropriate instructions. An email will be sent to all parents and a message will be posted on ClassDojo to keep you up to date. Local radio stations will also be informed so that updates can be included in their bulletins. 

We will inspect school again the following day before 8am and the same procedure will be applied. Breakfast Club will be suspended until a decision has been made. 

When it has snowed and school remains open, children should arrive in uniform with optional additional warm layers, wellies, spare indoor shoes and socks, gloves, scarves and warm coats. We would suggest that, if your child is normally provided a lunch through Ideal Meals, you send them to school with a packed lunch in the event of transportation issues. 

It is unlikely that we will operate our usual Wraparound Care during emergency periods, to allow more difficult journeys to be made during daylight hours. We will, of course, communicate with parents to confirm depending on each situation. 

If we experience heavy snowfall during the day please check the website initially. We may recommend early collection for pupils who are unable to walk home. 

Staying Safe in the Sun

We want all our children and staff to enjoy spending time outside safely without the risk of the harmful effects of the sun.  Our Sun and Heatwave Safety Policy outlines some suggestions to help cope with hot weather:

• Children should wear hats when outside for PE lessons and during playtimes

• Children should have sun cream applied to them before they come to school

• Children should bring a plastic bottle of non flavoured water to school every day

• Children will be encouraged to drink water throughout the school day

• Water bottles should be taken home and washed thoroughly at home

• Children with asthma, breathing difficulties or other relevant health conditions should have their necessary prescribed medication in school and parents must have completed necessary paperwork

Helping you stay sun safe!

Our helpful family articles and ideas will teach you and your children about sun safety, helping you to enjoy the great outdoors and summer sun as a family.