On very rare occasions severe weather can lead to the emergency closure of the centre. 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 early learning and childcare service as possible in times of emergencies but that the health and wellbeing of children and staff will be the first consideration.

The decision to close a school rests with the Director. The role of the Head of Centre is in ensuring that disruption to education is kept to a minimum.

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 pages and Twitter feed.

The Council website will provide day to day information for staff and parents.

Whenever possible the Head of Centre 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 centre. 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

East Renfrewshire Council on Twitter
https://twitter.com/EastRenCouncil?ref scr=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor