As you will be aware, the Met Office have given an amber weather warning for the Midlands for Thu-Fri this week due to the heavy snow forecast and freezing temperatures.

Whilst we make every effort to remain open during snow, we also need to ensure it is safe for pupils and staff to access the site. Considerations are many, not just how much snow has fallen - safe travel for all, safe access, sufficient adult ratios for health and safety, surface conditions (ice), functioning kitchen with staff, ambient temperature (it has to feel considerably colder with the wind chill factor) etc. The site may look safe but may actually be full of black ice. Any decision made will be on the conditions at the time of assessment – we are unable to predict what conditions may be like further into the day.

Conditions will be assessed on Friday morning, with a joint decision taken by 7:00a.m by Mrs Wilmot and Mrs Callaghan from Parklands. Please be aware, this will also impact upon any Premier Wrap-Around Care bookings.

We will continue to monitor conditions for early next week, as we have the forecast of a second potential wave of extreme weather (but hopefully to be a lesser degree).

Please note, if the schools are open, the expectation is for all pupils to attend.