{"id":168,"date":"2022-10-31T13:50:41","date_gmt":"2022-10-31T13:50:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/torbainps\/?page_id=168"},"modified":"2022-10-31T14:41:39","modified_gmt":"2022-10-31T14:41:39","slug":"severe-weather","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/torbainps\/parents-and-carers\/severe-weather\/","title":{"rendered":"Severe Weather"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><b>Severe Weather Information for Parents<\/b>\u00a0<b>\/Carers<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This page gives Parents\/Carers answers to questions about school closures. If your question is not answered here, please email\u202f<\/span><a href=\"mailto:Education.Services@fife.gov.uk\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Education.Services@fife.gov.uk<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:45,&quot;335559739&quot;:150,&quot;335559740&quot;:254}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What kind of school closures are there?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:45,&quot;335559739&quot;:150,&quot;335559740&quot;:254}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"48\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Emergency<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f\u2013 where the building cannot open as there is no hot water, the heating is not working or power failure.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:450}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"48\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Planned<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f\u2013 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.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:450}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"48\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Severe Weather<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f\u2013 Headteachers will make the decision locally to close where severe weather prevents the school from opening.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:450}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How will I find out if my child\u2019s school is closed?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:45,&quot;335559739&quot;:150,&quot;335559740&quot;:254}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"49\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The most efficient way is via the school through their\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Groupcall<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0text message and email service.\u202f\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Please make sure that your school has up to date contact details from you.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:450}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"49\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">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\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Groupcall<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, will be automatically sent to your mobile phone and\/or email account.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:450}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"49\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Schools may also use other methods of contacting Parents\/Carers, such as school bag mail.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:450}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"49\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">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 on this page.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:450}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">When will I receive further email or text alerts?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:45,&quot;335559739&quot;:150,&quot;335559740&quot;:254}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"50\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">You will only receive text alerts when the status of a school changes. The first text\/email will be sent when the school closes and a further text\/email will be sent only once the school reopens. If a school remains closed over more than one day, there will be no further automatic alerts until the school reopens.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:450}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">My child has recently moved school?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:45,&quot;335559739&quot;:150,&quot;335559740&quot;:254}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"51\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">If your child has moved to a new school or from a primary school to a high school, you should ensure that the new school has your consent to use your email and mobile number details to send you messages relating to school closures<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:450}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">SEVERE WEATHER<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:45,&quot;335559739&quot;:150,&quot;335559740&quot;:254}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What can Parents\/Carers expect in cases of severe weather?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:45,&quot;335559739&quot;:150,&quot;335559740&quot;:254}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"52\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Education Service aims to maintain service delivery during severe weather and to minimise disruption to pupils and Parents\/Carers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:450}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"52\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Where necessary, Headteachers will close their school as early as possible on the first morning of severe weather, to allow text\/email alerts to be issued as quickly as possible.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:450}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"52\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">On very rare occasions, there may be the need to implement a blanket closure that may affect parts or all of Fife.\u202f Updates will be provided through the communication channels below.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:450}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"52\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Janitorial staff will prioritise the clearing of one pathway per school as an access route for all building users.\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">This may not be your usual route into the school and it may not be the quickest route through the building.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:450}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"52\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Where there is heavy snowfall in Fife, 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 are open.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:450}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"52\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">It may not be possible to have all School Crossing Patrol Officers on duty during the worst of the weather. You should\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">make arrangements<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0to ensure the safety of your child to and from school.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:450}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What are the main channels of communication during severe weather?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:45,&quot;335559739&quot;:150,&quot;335559740&quot;:254}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"53\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">By text or email through your school<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f\u2013\u202fmake sure that you provide your mobile number and email address details to the school so that they can contact you by\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Groupcall<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:450}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"53\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Online<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2013 All the news and information you\u2019ll need is online. Visit\u202f<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fife.gov.uk\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">www.fife.gov.uk<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fand click on \u2018News Centre\u2019 for up to date information.\u202f Also, check the website of your own school.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:450}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"53\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Follow\u2013us<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fon\u202f<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/fifecouncil\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">facebook.com\/fifecouncil<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fand\u202f<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/fifecouncil\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">twitter.com\/fifecouncil<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:450}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"53\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Listen<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fto Kingdom FM, Forth One and Tay FM.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:450}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">My child is transported to school by bus, will the services still operate?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:45,&quot;335559739&quot;:150,&quot;335559740&quot;:254}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"54\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">For those pupils who are transported to school by bus, please check\u202f<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fife.gov.uk\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">www.fife.gov.uk<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">,\u202f<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/fifecouncil\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">facebook<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202for\u202f<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/fifecouncil\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">twitter<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202ffor information which will be received from local bus companies.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:450}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"54\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Further details on the status of your school bus may be obtained by calling your bus operator direct. The telephone number is available from your timetable or from the QR code on your bus pass.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:450}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"54\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Buses may not be able to enter housing schemes to collect pupils from designated bus stops and will only stop at the main road to pick up pupils. Pupils should therefore make their way to main roads and congregate at the nearest bus stop.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:450}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"54\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Should a bus become stranded or experience engine failure\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">en<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0route, pupils should remain in the bus or on the roadside as instructed by the driver. The driver will contact the depot and arrange for relief transport or repair so that the journey can continue. The depot will\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">make contact with<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0the school so that parents can be made aware of the situation and the action being taken.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:450}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"54\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pupils transported by taxis\/mini\u2013bus, will also possibly experience disruption during severe weather. In extreme weather conditions, the operators may not be able to provide transport from some or all the addresses on their route. Operators are expected, as far as possible, to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">make an attempt<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0to contact these parents to advise them.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:450}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How can my child continue with their studies when the school is closed?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:45,&quot;335559739&quot;:150,&quot;335559740&quot;:254}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"55\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pupils can access revision material on line as well as use the materials and past papers which may have already been provided by their teachers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:450}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"55\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Many Higher and Advanced Higher courses are provided for via the internet through the Scholar program. Pupils studying most subjects can access their Scholar accounts on scholar.hw.ac.uk which provides tutorials, examination questions and E\u2013assessments.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:450}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"55\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pupils who have access to their Glow accounts will find a range of information that will be very helpful. Please make sure that your child retains their username and password for access.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:450}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"55\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Primary\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">schools<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0pupils can access a range of leaning opportunities on\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Makewaves<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:450}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"55\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">BBC, Channel 4 and Learning and Teaching Scotland websites provide very good materials for revision.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:450}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How can I find out if school events have been cancelled in cases of severe weather?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:45,&quot;335559739&quot;:150,&quot;335559740&quot;:254}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"56\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Where a school has closed on the morning of severe weather, it is likely that any evening events planned for that day will be cancelled. Updates will be provided on\u202f<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fife.gov.uk\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">www.fife.gov.uk<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">,\u202f<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/fifecouncil\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fand\u202f<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/fifecouncil\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. Schools may also use\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Groupcall<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0to notify you.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:450}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"56\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cCommunity use\u201d schools will not open when a school has been closed during the day.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:450}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Please stay safe and warm: make sure that you allow extra time for any journeys made during severe weather and that you and pupils are dressed appropriately for the conditions and are wearing suitable footwear with grips.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559738&quot;:45,&quot;335559739&quot;:150,&quot;335559740&quot;:254}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Severe Weather Information for Parents\u00a0\/Carers This page gives Parents\/Carers answers to questions about school closures. If your question is not answered here, please email\u202fEducation.Services@fife.gov.uk.\u00a0 What kind of school closures are there?\u00a0 Emergency\u202f\u2013 where the building cannot open as there is no hot water, the heating is not working or power failure.\u00a0 Planned\u202f\u2013 Where the school &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/torbainps\/parents-and-carers\/severe-weather\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Severe Weather<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22335,"featured_media":0,"parent":42,"menu_order":6,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-168","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/torbainps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/168","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/torbainps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/torbainps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/torbainps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/22335"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/torbainps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=168"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/torbainps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/168\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":193,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/torbainps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/168\/revisions\/193"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/torbainps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/42"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fi\/torbainps\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=168"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}