Severe Weather Conditions

Severe Winter Weather Conditions

The school will stay open if at all possible when there is severe weather, such as deep/drifting snow, very high winds, widespread flooding.  Parents and guardians have the responsibility of getting children to and from school safely and need to decide if the journey is safe when severe weather affects transport and/or walking conditions. 

Parents/guardians should inform the office if their child is absent due to severe conditions making the journey to school unsafe.  If your child has a disability and/or learning difficulty your decision to take the journey must take this into consideration.   Please consider carefully and only keep children at home if conditions

On occasions, the school may need to close and a message will go out on Local Radio if the decision is made before 7.00 a.m.  Local Radio information is given out on Radio Kent, Invicta Radio and KMFM.  If on the rare occasion school closes at a time within the school day, parents and guardians will be informed by telephone.

Late opening and/or early closure is a possibility in poor weather conditions and we will either inform parents and guardians the night before or via the Local Radio.

If conditions worsen in the school day and you  feel it is absolutely necessary to collect your children, please report to school office and let Mrs Webb know that you are taking your child home.  Please avoid collecting children before the end of the day, particularly if you live in Monkton, unless you feel their safety is at risk.

Please ensure your Child is appropriately clothed for cold/wet/windy weather and that shoes/boots have good grip for icy conditions.