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Emergency Closure

Very occasionally, it is necessary to close the school because of inclement weather, particularly excessive snow or loss of utilities e.g. water, electricity. The responsibility for the closure of the school rests with the Headteacher and notice of such closure would be broadcast in the following ways:

We will:

  • Parents/carers will receive a text message alert to advise them of the school closure by 7.30am. You will receive this via the Schoolcomms App if you have it; if not you will receive it via text
  • Let you know what time school will open (some staff travel quite a distance so it may be necessary to start school slightly later)
  • Send a text message if we need to close school early to enable staff and students to travel home safely or if the public/school buses are unable to run

You can check the following ways:

  • Check our Facebook page (please note this is for information only and we will not respond to comments made and ask that no comments are left)
  • Check your mobile phone for a message from school
  • Check on the front page of our website
  • Suffolk County Council School Closures here
  • Ensure your contact details are up to date (in the event we have to communicate a school closure)
  • Check the school buses website, Suffolk On Board here
  • Public Transport First Bus App here (helpful to track public buses)

Please note, we work closely with our primary partners, Abbots Hall, Bosmere Community, Chilton Primary, Combs Ford, Trinity CEVA, Ringshall and Wood Ley to try to make collective decisions in order to help families who may have children at different schools.

Emergency Closure When Your Child Is In School:

In the event of an emergency closure during the school day we will send a TEXT message asking you to collect your child as soon as possible.  If you have our School Comms App the message will be found there and you will not receive a text.

When you receive our message you DO NOT need to contact the office unless:

  • You will be delayed because you need to leave work and commute to school with an estimate of the time you will get to school

This contact must be made by telephoning the school on 01449 613541.