Decisions to Close the School

On very rare occasions, during extreme adverse weather or other emergencies, there may be a need to close the school at short notice.

This is always a decision of last resort, and only taken when it is clear that we cannot open and run the school safely and / or if there is a failure of heat, water or power to the building.

 

We will endeavour to advise parents of closure via by 7.15am at the latest each morning. 

The decision will be influenced by a number of factors, including:

• Whether or not sufficient staff can get into school in order for an appropriate level of staffing to be provided;
• Whether or not the conditions on site present a significant risk of harm to pupils and adults.

If the decision is taken to close then this will always be a 'last resort' decision.

Additionally, information on school closures is also available via other sources. Local radio stations broadcast emergency information regarding school closures. These include BBC Radio Solent on 96.1 FM, Wave 105 on 105.8 FM, and Heart Radio on 102.3 FM. The radio stations have all asked schools to remind parents not to phone them directly, but to listen for announcements which will be broadcast at very regular intervals.  School closure information can be also accessed via the Dorsetforyou website by following this link:

Dorset Council Closed Services Page

If school is open, please make every effort to bring your child, especially if you are within walking distance.