St Matthew's Adverse Weather Conditions/Snow Days
We aim to check weather forecasts and prepare for any upcoming weather as much as possible but often, these things are out of our control. In the event of heavy snow we will always do our best to try to keep the school open but the health and safety of children, staff and other people in our community must be our first consideration.
In the event of heavy snowfall overnight, we will assess the situation and carry out a risk assessment and make a decision as early as possible the morning after. This decision will be based on the accessibility and safety of the school site, the conditions on the roads and paths surrounding the school and on the conditions in the areas where staff live. A decision to open will depend on there being enough staff to ensure the children’s safety.
If a decision is made to close the school, either partially, for a limited time or fully, the following procedures will occur.
- An email will be sent to all parents/carers using Arbor. (please ensure that we have the most current and up to date contact details for you)
- Bradford Schools Online will be updated – School closures can be viewed under the tab ‘Closed Schools’.
- Updates will be posted on our school Facebook page.
- Our school website will be kept updated.
We appreciate how inconvenient and difficult it is for families when the school has to close, however, our priority has to be the safety of all our pupils and staff.
If weather conditions worsen during the school day and it becomes necessary to close school, parents and carers will be notified by email. Under these circumstances we would appreciate children being collected as soon as possible. Any children who cannot be collected will be cared for in school until arrangements can be made for them to get home safely.
If the school remains open, parents will be able to collect their child before the end of the school day should they wish.
During adverse weather conditions please try to avoid contacting the school via telephone as these lines need to remain open.
If school is closed, please do not call the school as we will not be able to answer, please use the school email: office@stm.bdat-academies.org.
