School Closure Procedures

School Closure Procedures

In the event of snow or bad weather we will do everything within our power to keep the school open. However assessment shall be made in line with the health and safety of pupils and staff and should we have to close the school you will be notified in the following ways:

• Parent Carer text message will be sent. To inform you whether the school is open/closed. Please ensure the office has your latest mobile number.
• The school’s website will post updates.
• Please only call the school to inform of absences and wait for updates from the school.

If the school is to remain open:

Children should come to school in sensible outdoor footwear with a change for indoor use (normal school uniform).
Children will be asked to follow Snow Safety Rules whilst on school premises. This includes:

• No sliding (especially over gritted areas)
• No throwing of snow balls

Please note that snow routes on school grounds will be cleared, salted & gritted but may ice over in extreme weather conditions. Everyone should take care whilst on the school grounds and be aware that the school will not be liable for any injuries that occur.

Paths outside the school grounds are not the responsibility of the school and will not be included in our path clearing operations. 

Should we have to close the school for more than one day, class teachers will provide work for the children via Google Classroom which can be accessed from their school provided Chromebooks or from any web browser. We will aim to work together to ensure a safe environment is maintained for the Pinewood Academy community.

School Closure During the School Day

• Parent / Carer text message will be sent to inform you if the school is closing. Please ensure the office has your latest mobile number.
• The school’s website will post updates.
• Parents / carers can collect their children at their earliest convenience or your children will be kept in school until the normal end of the school day. 
• Transport will run as usual at the end of the school day, this will not be arranged for earlier collection.