Adverse Weather Information

Kingdown School will make every effort to remain open whenever possible during periods of adverse weather.

If the school is anticipating closure either at the beginning of the school day or during the school day, the Headteacher will consult, wherever possible, with the Trust before any decision to close the school is made. The decision to close is a local one and will be made by leaders on site at the time who are best placed to evaluate the risks to students, staff, and visitors. The decision should be based on access to essential services (heating, water etc.), staffing levels, transport safety, and site safety.

The school may be closed if:

• insufficient staff are able to come in to keep the school running safely.
• weather conditions mean that travel to school is too hazardous.
• conditions on site are dangerous.
• where weather conditions are advised to be or are anticipated to later become too hazardous for travel.

The School will set student home learning when the school is closed for prolonged periods of time.

CLOSURE BEFORE THE SCHOOL DAY

In the event of the school having to close before the start of the school day, we will endeavour to:

• Swiftly make decision between staff and our travel partners of the safety of local roads (the majority of staff live outside of Warminster) and the school site
• Send SMS messages to all parents / carers by 7.00am
• Email all parents / carers by 7.00am at the latest
• Update our website before 7.00am on the home page

CLOSURE DURING THE SCHOOL DAY

In the event of the school having to close during the day due to unforeseen worsening weather or similar unforeseen circumstances the school will contact the parent via email, noting the deteriorating conditions and ask for the early collection of their child/ren.

Parents who are delayed due to the adverse weather conditions, should contact the school as soon as possible to give an anticipated arrival time or alternative collection arrangement for their child/ren.