The South Wolds Academy and Sixth Form

Emergency Closure

Our priority will always be to do all that we can to keep the school site open for our community.  However, in some circumstances, for example heavy snow, we may have to take the decision to shut the school site and move to remote learning.

We will always take every possible step to fully inform parents and carers as quickly as possible. 

Should we need to close for a full day we will:

  • Communicate the decision by 7:30am.
  • Use text message to alert parents and carers.
  • Update the school website.
  • Advise local radio stations
  • Operate the school reception during the first part of the day.
  • Contact parents of any students who arrive at school to arrange transportation home.
     

Should we need to close partway through the school day we will:

  • Use text message to alert parents and carers.
  • Update the school website.
  • Advise of bus operation information via text message.
  • Keep the school reception open until all students have safely left or been collected.
     

Should this circumstance occur students will be supported to make contact with parents or carers to arrange transport home.