Bad weather provision

We try our utmost to keep our school open when we have adverse weather. Any decision to fully close, partially close or have a different arrival time is based primarily on the safety of pupils and staff travelling to school, as well the safety of the site/numbers of staff able to support children.

How will I know if arrangements for the school day are going to change?

•  An email will be sent to parents to say that the school is closed/partially closed/late start.
• There will be an announcement on the school website (homepage- in the news section at the bottom of the page).
• An announcement will also be made on the school Facebook page.

We only make announcements if we are going to close or there is a change to the normal day. 

We aim to make the decision around 7.30am. 

Gritting Policy

Please take note of our policy for gritting the pedestrian areas of our school during icy conditions.

Areas to be gritted:

• A pathway from pedestrian gate to playground gates
• A pathway from pedestrian gate to the school office
• The small car park and to the red side door
• The visitor car park
• The entrance to the school reception office
• The kitchen door and steps
• The playground

Areas NOT gritted:

• Pathways to rear sheds and outbuildings
• Woodcock Lane – please also be aware that this road is not on the route covered by Wiltshire Council’s gritters

Person responsible for laying grit:

• Cleaner in Charge

When to grit:

• Ice or below freezing weather conditions or forecast of this
• Snow forecast

Clearing snow:

• The headteacher will decide whether or not to clear snow after assessing the conditions