Weather

=**__ SCHOOL PROCEDURE IN THE EVENT OF BAD WEATHER (SNOW) __**= As the weather is now changing and we approach the bad weather season, I would like to advise parents about procedures we have in place in the event of snow.

= 1. PROCEDURES FOR THE START OF THE SCHOOL DAY. = Every attempt will be made to open the school as normal during adverse weather conditions, but as a number of staff have substantial distances to travel to school this may not always be feasible. Where it is impossible to ensure the Health and Safety of the children a decision will be made by myself and Mr Morgan, the site manager, to either close or delay the start of the school day. Wherever possible any such decision will be made by 8.00am and an announcement to that effect broadcast on Radio Wales, Bridge FM and Real Radio. Also a full list of all school closures can be found on the Bridgend County Website: = [|www.bridgend.gov.uk/schoolclosure] =

= 2. PROCEDURES FOR DETERIORATING WEATHER THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL DAY. = Should the weather deteriorate as the day progresses and parents are concerned about the Health & Safety of their children, they should use their discretion and if appropriate, collect them from school.

= __School does not close, it remains open until the last child safely leaves the building.__ = We ask that parents __do not__ telephone school to check this as the telephone lines may be needed in the event of an emergency.

May I take this opportunity to thank you for supporting our school procedures, which ensure the health & safety of all in school. Yours sincerely, Mrs Thomas Acting Head Teacher. NB. At this moment in time we are considering a “text messaging” system to communicate up to the minute school news to parents and carers. In order for this to be a success – please make sure contact numbers are up to date.

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Mr Morgan our site manager moving snow around the yard last year.



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