Visitors to the school always register at Reception and provided with a visitor's badge, if they are not part of the Leigh Academy Trust or a member of the social care team. Pupils at Cherry Orchard are encouraged to raise with their adult any unfamiliar adult who is not wearing a visitor's badge.
The Academy regularly practice fire drills and lockdowns to ensure pupils and staff are familiar with procedures in the event of any emergency.
In the event that the Academy closes early due to circumstances beyond our control - such as severe weather or other unforeseen circumstances - we will always endeavour to get in touch with parents by email and/or dojo. Wherever possible we will also notify Radio Kent school closures, so parents should register for alerts here by searching for Cherry Orchard, especially if this is first thing in the morning.