Though we fully appreciate that a decision to close the school causes disruption to you, we not only have to consider the health and safety concerns while in school, but also the problems of pupils and staff getting to and from school. Factors such as the availability of the school car park and access to the school entrances are also taken into account.

Many staff members travel long distances to get to work. Occasionally, it is not only difficult for them to travel, but sometimes dangerous and/or impossible. Therefore, we also have to take into account their safety and ability to get to and from work safely and ensure that the appropriate numbers of staff are able to be in school to then teach our pupils.

School will never be closed without considerable thought and risk assessment being taken and will only be closed as a last resort and not as a matter of course.

If we have to close the school, the following procedure will be taken.

• The decision to close the school will be uploaded onto the HEART FM Radio website.

^{Please note that it may take some time for this information to become live on the Heart FM website/radio.}

• Updates will be sent to parents via ClassDojo and email regarding the situation as soon as possible. It is essential that we have up-to-date email addresses for this reason. Our social media will also be updated.