Information for parents/carers

What kind of school closures are there?

• Emergency – where the building cannot open as there is no hot 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 Headteachers 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.

Click here for a live link to current emergency school closures.

 

Severe Weather

In the event of severe weather resulting in the need for the school to close, the headteacher will make that decision as soon as possible the night before or early in the morning.

• the quickest way to hear about a school closure is through Groupcall text/email system, so please make sure the school has up-to-date contact details for you
• keep an ear out on local radio (Kingdom FM, Forth One or Tay FM)
• Fife Council’s Social Media accounts will be updated regularly (Facebook and X)