Snow Information

What happens if it snows?

The best way to find out if the school is open or closed is to look on the Caerphilly County Borough Council website.

Mrs Arthur  can access this from home and will update it when there is some news.Once this has been done a message  will put a message on the school Instagram and Seesaw

In deciding whether or not to open the school, a  number of things need to be taken into account. These include: -

• The number of staff able to get safely to school

• The condition of the paths and the car parking on the school site

• Car parking is an issue here as staff cars are likely to add to congestion if parked outside school

• The ability to provide food at lunchtime

• The condition of the roads and if it is safe for parents and staff to drive along it

The Headteacher, Mrs Arthur in consultation with the Chair of Governors, will decide whether or not to close the school.

We always aim to put the decision on www.caerphilly.gov.uk by 6.30am.

As weather forecasts are not always accurate the decision to open or close will be made early each morning. However, we recognise the pressure on parents, during longer periods of severe weather we will always aim to give an indication the evening before.

We only open the school when the paths have been cleared on the school site to allow pupils to safely enter and exit the school.

What happens if heavy snow falls whilst the school is open?

• Parents will be called and asked to collect their children

• The closure will be listed on www.caerphilly.gov.uk

• The closure will be posted on our Instagram page and Seesaw 

When will the school reopen?

Mrs Arthur will decide to open the school after she has managed to make the school safe.

It is for parents to decide if they can get their child to school safely. If you are unable to get your child here safely, then we strongly advise that your child remains at home.