School Closures and Severe Weather Information

Fife Council School Closure Information

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School Closures

What kind of school closures are there?

Emergency – where the building cannot open as there is no running water, the heating is not working or power failure.
Planned – Where the school building is closed for elections, industrial action or when utility companies are doing planned maintenance work to gas, water or electric services in the area and all services are to be shut off. Schools are notified in advance of these closures and the Headteacher will notify Parents/Carers of these closures.
Severe Weather – Headteachers will make the decision locally to close where severe weather prevents the school from opening.

How will I find out if my child’s school is closed?

The most efficient way is via the school through their Groupcall text message and email service. Please make sure that the school has up to date contact details from you.
Headteachers will make the decision as early as possible on the night before or day of the closure and will contact you once this is confirmed. Messages from Groupcall, will be automatically sent to your mobile phone and/or email account.
Schools may also use other methods of contacting Parents/Carers, such as the School App.
Please note that text alerts and email issued via mobile network providers, may be delayed where there is high volume on mobile networks or the internet. Therefore, you should also make use of the other communication channels referred to in this document.

When will I receive further email or text alerts?

The Education Service aims to maintain service delivery during severe weather and to minimise disruption to pupils and Parents/Carers.
Where necessary, headteachers will close their school as early as possible the night before or on the first morning of severe weather, to allow text/email messages to be issued as quickly as possible.
On very rare occasions, there may be the need to implement a blanket closure that may affect parts or all of Fife. Updates will be provided through the communication channels below.
Where there is heavy snowfall, for example, resources will be deployed to the worst hit areas and therefore the clearing of playgrounds and car parks will not be a priority until all schools can open.
It may not be possible to have all School Crossing Patrol Officers on duty during the worst of the weather. You should make arrangements to ensure the safety of your child to and from school.