On very rare occasions severe weather can lead to the emergency closure of schools. The length of closure may vary from an early closure on an isolated occasion to full closure for one or more consecutive days. It is the Department’s aim to maintain as full an education service as possible in times of emergencies but that the health and well being of pupils and staff will be the first consideration.
The decision to close a school rests with the Director. The role of the Head Teacher is in ensuring that disruption to education is kept to a minimum.
In the event of a school closure, and should Home Learning arrangements need to be shared with our families, we would plan to do so using our class Google Classrooms. All of our children have access to these and use the classrooms for their weekly homework. In addition, our school website provides a range of information regarding learning activities including our Home Learning webpages.
The Council website (www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk) will provide updates on the impact of adverse weather on Council services as will the Council’s Facebook page.
The Council website will provide day to day information for staff and parents.
Whenever possible the Head Teacher will make every effort to advise parents in writing of the reasons for closure and indicate the methods by which they will be informed of the date for the reopening of the school. This advice may be provided by e-mail or text and supported on the school’s website.
Useful links:
East Renfrewshire Council weather update page: http://www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=3831
